According to an article in the Huffington Post, more than half of those born today will live to be 100.
In the U.S. today, two million people are in their 90s and that’s predicted to grow to 10 to 12 million by the middle of the century.
Searching for the fountain of youth?
Eat healthy, exercise and keep your brain and body active through reading and socializing.
Read the stories below for more information on health in your 80s and 90s:
- 8 tips for coping with aphasia
- 10 ways to love your brain
- Feeling blue? You could be at higher risk for age stroke
- Why Alzheimer’s develops as we age
- 5 things to consider when choosing an audiologist
If you’re in 20s or 30s, click here for tips aimed at your life stage. If you’re 40s or 50s, click here, and if you’re in your 60s or 70s, click here.
While it’s an amazing feat to live well into your 80s or 90s, a downside is that you may begin to outlive family or friends. Check out tips below, courtesy of the Office on Women’s Health, to keep your mental health in check: