109-year-old man shares health tips for a long and healthy life

Vincent Dransfield, 109, lives life like someone half his age. He drives his own car, does his own shopping, runs his own errands and does it all with a smile. The New Jersey-native is still independent, healthy and ready to dance.

“How do I feel? Let’s go out to a dance somewhere. How about that? That’s how I feel,” Dransfield told TODAY. “I’ve been very, very, very lucky in my lifetime. I feel perfect.

Dransfield’s granddaughter, Erica Lista, doubled down on Dransfield’s incredibly lucky 109 years of life. From the perspective of a professional, she couldn’t help but was impressed.

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Seniors live long, live healthy lives, but need more support, Vancouver Islanders told

BC’s senior advocate Isobel Mackenzie heard concerns about the cost of aging from residents at the Ladysmith Seniors Center this week

Mackenzie spoke with Ladysmith residents about an array of issues that face seniors in the province, from health care to housing. According to Mackenzie, 38 per cent of seniors in the province essentially live on less than minimum wage.

“The minimum wage went up 40 per cent in the last five years not counting the most recent increase. Pension incomes went up 14 per cent not counting the most recent increase,” she said. “When you look at the [old

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Empowering employees through the workplace wellness program

Lee Health’s mission is to be a trusted partner, empowering healthier lives through care and compassion. We aim to fulfill our mission in many different ways – within the walls of our hospitals, physician and outpatient offices, and in our community. One specific example of being a trusted partner is our Workplace Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Program, whereby we work with local businesses to educate and empower their employees to manage their chronic health conditions and find work-life balance. Arthrex Inc. recently hosted the program and found it beneficial for employees and the company.

Larry Antonucci

Larry Antonucci

“Hosting the Workplace Chronic

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World Health Day: 7 natural ways to stay healthy for a long time

When it comes to health, you may often keep the big picture in mind. But there are also some minor things that, if neglected, can have a significant negative impact on one’s well-being. A healthy lifestyle includes waking up early, regular eating and sleeping schedules, exercising, keeping a healthy weight and avoiding stress. Adopting a healthy lifestyle will also keep your weight in check, reducing the risk of multiple health problems by a significant margin. The key to living a healthy lifestyle is adapting natural ways that will keep you fit and healthy throughout your life.

7 everyday natural ways

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Ariana Grande addresses ‘concern’ that she looks too ‘thin’

Ariana Grande assured fans that she’s “healthy” after they claimed she was “too thin” in recent photos.

The “thank u next” singer got candid in a three-minute TikTok video Tuesday, urging her followers to be more mindful before sharing their opinions on others’ appearances.

“The body that you’ve been comparing my current body to was the unhealthiest version of my body. I was on a lot of antidepressants and drank on them and ate poorly,” she explained.

“[I was] at the lowest point of my life when I looked the way you consider my healthy, but that in fact wasn’t

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Prairie Fare: What are the secrets to a long, healthy life? | News

I was thinking about longevity the other day. Who doesn’t want a long, healthy life?

As I sipped my coffee at church, I was thinking about a research project we are launching at North Dakota State University. I have included the online survey link with this column.

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Healthy Lifestyle: 7 Ways To Achieve Work-Life Balance | HealthNews

Do you usually find yourself constantly glued to your laptop, phone, or work emails? Then it’s time to take a step back as this is not at all healthy for your health. Though prioritizing work is fine, letting it affect your health is not. It is essential to maintain a work-life balance for better sleep, managing stress-levels, and mental and physical health. Finding the right balance between work and personal life leads to a healthy lifestyle. Achieving a work-life balance is crucial for maintaining good mental health, and it also increases productivity and ensures a fulfilling life. Hence, here are

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10 habits of highly polished people that will set you apart

What does it mean to be a highly polished person?

When we think of highly polished people, we think of people who look good, smell good, and dress even better. They are the real-life embodiment of the perfectly painted nails emoji.

But being polished is not just about the appearance—it’s also a state of mind, a personality, and a lifestyle.

So what exactly are the habits of highly polished people? How can we adapt these habits in order to become a highly polished person as well?

Read more to learn about the 10 habits of highly polished people that will

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