I live on the water. I live in a neighborhood that's consummately connected to my neighbors. I bump into them every day. I can bike to work.
Dan BuettnerDiet and supplements and exercise programs aren't what is achieving longevity. Having a faith-based community can add four to 14 years.
Dan BuettnerIt's hard to reach [the age of] 100. We're not programmed for longevity. We are programmed for something called procreative success.
Dan BuettnerThe beauty of moving naturally, i.e. walking and gardening, is they're low impact. You're less likely to fall down and break a hip. Setting up your life so you're nudged into general physical activity every day is a strategy for your entire life from age 10 to 100.
Dan Buettner