It’s pretty amazing to hear of someone living their best life for an entire century and beyond.
It’s even more extraordinary for that someone to be an accomplished neurologist and teacher at 100.
(Heck, he even passed the State Bar in Ohio!)
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Dr. Howard Tucker from Cleveland, Ohio happens to be that person.
He reveals, “I think I’ll live forever.”
Dr. Tucker is so intriguing, there’s even a documentary in the works on the centenarian’s life.
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Read on to learn about six lifestyle habits that slow down aging, inspired by this 100-year-old neurologist.
As part of his century-old birthday celebration this July,Dr.
Tucker pitched the first ballcommencing the Cleveland Guardians baseball game on Progressive Field.
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He’s worked in medicine for three-quarters of a century and tellsTODAYthat neurology is his passion.
The doctor is certainly on to something here.
Ready to be even further inspired?
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Keep reading for more of Dr. Tucker’s lifestyle habits that slow down aging.
He explains toTODAY, “I don’t understand it.
It’s fun staying alive and working…
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It’s delightful work.”
And every day longer he works is helping him to live.
I never think of death.
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You die once, but you live daily… focus on the living.
This is higher than those individuals who maintain very few positive vibes.
It seems like Dr. Tucker is as optimistic as individuals come!
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Dr. Tucker has been married to his wife, Sara, for 65 years.
Sara, who’s 89 years old, is a practicing psychiatrist.
The couple enjoys four children and 10 grandchildren together.
Researchindicates that men who are married are overall healthier than single men.
Additionally, studies indicate that married men seem to live longer than single men.