Researchers Find Clues To Healthy Aging: Optimism, Activity Among Healthy Habits
[22 October 2003 - nbc5i.com - FORT WORTH, Texas] Some elderly people remain vital, active and mentally fit into their 90s and others don't, but research is under way to determine why. Mayo Clinic neurologist Dr. Brad Boeve says mentally fit folks over 90 can help researchers learn more about the mysteries of healthy aging. ... According to Boeve, he's also learning something else. "They have clues to longevity that all of us can benefit from," Boeve said. Clues include being optimistic, eating right, not smoking and most importantly, staying active socially, mentally and physically, Boeve said. ...