Gratitude always comes into play; research shows that people are happier if they are grateful for the positive things in their lives, rather than worrying about what might be missing.

If you’re eating vegetables you are probably pushing unhealthier food out of your diet.

Walking is the only way proven to stave off cognitive decline - it works.

Actually, when you get into your sixties and above, you want to think about exercise differently. It's not just about you know cardiovascular or lifting weights. It's also about avoiding accidents.

Select your friendships carefully. Gather people around you who will reinforce your lifestyle.

It's hard to reach [the age of] 100. We're not programmed for longevity. We are programmed for something called procreative success.

If one fails to develop goals that give meaning to one’s existence, if one does not use the mind to it’s fullest, then good feelings fulfill just a fraction of the potential we possess. True happiness involves the pursuit of worthy goals. Without dreams, without risks, only a trivial semblance of living can be achieved.