HOT For Your Health Marc Middleton: Combatting Ageism, Pro-Aging, and Longevity | HFYH #115
Jan 21, 2025
Marc Middleton, an Emmy Award-winning journalist and founder of Growing Bolder, shares his mission to combat ageism and redefine aging. He discusses the power of personal stories from active centenarians like Julia Hawkins, emphasizing joy, purpose, and resilience in later life. Marc highlights the importance of mindset and lifestyle choices in longevity, as well as early interventions against cognitive decline. Join him in celebrating a cultural shift that views aging as an opportunity for growth and connection.
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Embrace Possibility, Not Loss
- Focus on a mindset of opportunity and possibility, not loss and limitation, when approaching aging.
- Make positive lifestyle choices to influence how you age, understanding there are no guarantees.
Julia Hawkins: Embracing Life at 100
- Julia Hawkins, who passed away at 108, started running at 100 and set world records.
- She embraced life's "magic moments," finding joy in simple activities like letter-writing and bonsai care.
The Value of Revisiting the Past
- Revisiting the past can be positive, reminding us of past excitement and engagement.
- Julia Hawkins reread love letters from her deceased husband, rekindling youthful feelings.