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All entries tagged with agingDiet Advice From The World's Oldest Man
At 113 years of age, Walter Breuning has seen a lot (and I mean A LOT) of fad diets come and go. So what's the dietary secret to his longevity?
Eating less... yup, that's pretty much it!
Breuning was born in 1896. Before we get into how he defies father time, let that sink in for a minute... eighteen freaking ninety-six! Here's what was going on around the time Walter was born:
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Get Inspired: College Hoopster Defies Age and Reason
Ken Mink stands out on his Roane State Community College basketball team. Then again, a guy with thinning grey hair who is 50 years older than any other player on the court usually does. Meet Ken Mink, a 73-year old (that's not a misprint) guard who decided he had unfinished business to attend to on the court.
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Your Body Needs Fewer Calories as You Age
Flickr: friedwontons4uWe've all heard the story. And comedian Kevin James tells it best, "The problem is I'm in my thirties, I can't eat like I used to. When I was in high school, I could eat three Big Macs and finish out the day like a hummingbird. I had one Big Mac the other day, I felt like a grizzly bear that got shot in the ass with a sedative dart."
Unless you're some sort of superstar athlete, you can't keep eating like you did as a kid. And a new study shows consciously eating less food as you age promotes long-term weight-loss.
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Fitness Tips: What You Can Learn From Seniors
It's unfortunate that a lot of people believe exercise is for the young, and that "old folks" are destined to be frail and weak.
Obviously that's just not true. In fact, if you're not yet elderly yourself but would like some instant workout inspiration: try exercising with a bunch of senior citizens. I did recently, and here are five tips I got from watching, listening, and trying to keep up with these folks.
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