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JAMESEG

I am a very ecumenical Christian who seeks to love everyone.
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Reaching 100 Years of Age May Be More About Attitude and Adaptation Than Health History, Study Finds

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"University of Georgia research has provided new clues on surviving to be 100 years old, finding that how we feel about ourselves and our ability to adapt to an accumulation of challenging life experiences may be as or more important than health factors."

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It seems logical to me that a positive attitude and the ability and willingness to adapt to changing circumstances are keys to a long life. Taking good care of oneself and doing good for others are also important though.

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