I know exactly what my values are and what I love to do. That's worth additional years right there. I say no to a lot of stuff that would be easy money but deviates from my meaning of life.

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Walking is the only way proven to stave off cognitive decline - it works.

Having a purpose and knowing exactly what your values are will add additional years to your life.

A long healthy life is no accident. It begins with good genes, but it also depends on good habits.

We often think about happiness as trying to increase our joy, but it's also about decreasing our worry. So what you get for paying those high taxes is, if you're a parent thinking about putting your child through school, you don't have to worry about it, because all education through college is free.