cognitive impairment if they were
dependent on others for daily tasks
and lacked a strong social network.
CENTENARIANS AND AGING
As for people who make it to 100 or
beyond—called centenarians—men
and women can both get to this age,
though women are more likely to
make it than men. Some differences
between men and women who make
it to age 100 include:
• 24% of male centenarians and 43%
of female centenarians fit the profile
of “survivors.” These are people who
had a diagnosis of at least one of the
age-related illnesses before age 80.
• 32% of men and 15% of women
over 100 fit the profile of “escapers”
or people who did not have any
major health conditions.
• 44% of men and 42% of women
over 100 are “delayers” or people
who did not have a major diagnosis
until after the age of 80.
The take-home message here is that
men who make it to 100 are much
more likely to be “lucky” than women,
who seem to be able to endure
long-term illnesses better. Both men
and women should make sure to get
their regular check-ups and focus
on healthy lifestyle choices to help
promote a long, healthy life.
MAY IS NATIONAL PHYSICAL FITNESS
AND SPORTS MONTH
Regular physical activity is good for everyone’s health, and
people of all ages and body types can be physically active.
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month is a great time to
reap the benefits of getting active!
Here are just a few benefits of physical activity:
• CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS – Physical activity can
improve muscular fitness, bone health, and heart
health.
• ADULTS – Physical activity can lower the risk of heart disease,
type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer.
• OLDER ADULTS – Physical activity can lower the risk of falls and
improve cognitive functioning (like learning and judgment skills).
MAKE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY A PART OF YOUR DAY EVERY DAY!
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