A Letter From the Publisher…
How old can we live to be?
A recent issue of TIME Magazine suggests 142 years if a promising new drug does to humans what it does to mice. This may or may not be inspiriting. In fact, The Longevity Report in TIME’s recent double issue (February 23 / March 2) features ten articles on ways to disrupt aging, keeping the body young, and the power of a positive attitude. It’s a timely report in view of the fact that for the first time in U.S. history, the number of people over age 60 exceeds the number of those under age 15.
Living a long life is an achievement, but there are challenges as fundamental as climate change and globalization. Culture in a world built by and for the young has not caught up. The popular idea of fulltime work, retiring in your 60s, is not compatible with living a long life to 100 or more.
The most compelling trend in health care today is changing one’s lifestyle. This can work as a treatment for everyone, either by drugs and surgery or by adopting a healthy lifestyle, even for those with chronic diseases.
It seems that everyone wants to live longer, but living better is the real challenge… and opportunity. That’s why exercising mind and body and good nutrition are the new mantra for The Retirement Resource Guide.