How to live past 100: The 'eight rules' Aussies swear by for a long, happy life Australians shared the eight things that will make us age well and live longer READ MORE: I turn 100 in three months, these are the secrets that I swear by By Amanda Bechara For Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:56, 19 September 2024 | Updated: 02:15, 19 September 2024 e-mail View comments Daily Mail Australia readers have revealed what they believe to be the eight secrets to a long life, and most of them will make you instantly happier and healthier. Men and women, plus those in aged health care, nursing, medicine and the fitness industry weighed in on the topic, with many agreeing healthy social connections, a good attitude and movement are at the core of 'longevity'. This comes after FEMAIL spoke to Lorraine Kaemphel from Coffs Harbour, NSW , who is set to celebrate her 100th birthday this November and is still the picture of health both inside and out.
She attributed her 'remarkable' age to a positive outlook , loving family, a healthy diet and a passion for tap dancing that has kept her ripping up the dancefloor since she turned 70. 1. Prioritise time with family and friends As we age it can be easy to forget to maintain connections and to lose our interest in others, but isolation can be seriously damaging to our health as well as our happiness.
A study by Harvard University of a group of older people concluded that those who felt more lonely were 40 per cent more likely to die in the next .