Living Longer ... And Better
TED Radio Hour
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Longevity and Meaningful Living
The Okinawans have developed social constructs related to purpose and meaningful living, such as the concept of 'ikigai' which means 'the reason for which I wake up in the morning.' Their dialect has no word for retirement, and they stay engaged with their brains and bodies, finding meaning in their lives well into their 90s or 100s.
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