Want to Live to 100? Stubborness and Keeping Busy Could Be Key to Long :Life

Want to live to 100? Try being more stubborn and keeping busy: The mental health of the very old was found to be better than that of relatives aged 51 to 75.

We are usually told the key to living to a ripe old age is a healthy diet and plenty of exercise.

But for those wanting to reach 100, it seems a sheer determination to carry on could also keep us alive.

Having a positive outlook, stubbornness and continuing to keep busy could be key to a long life, a study suggests.

Love of one's family, a strong work ethic and religious faith were also factors.
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