Scientists have made a break through in gene research that can predict now with 77% accuracy if you will live past 100.

Most of us, if we exercise watch what we eat and take care of ourselves can live to 85.   But to make it past this age it takes genes.  By this fall you can have a test done to know if you have a chance to live past 100.

Last month in mid February John Babcock passed away at the age of 109.  He was the last surviving veteran from World War One.

I am astounded when I hear some of us can live to be centenarians.  As we make medical advancements and our quality of life improves we are living longer and longer these days.   In fact Stats Canada recently reported that the men’s life expectancy is now 78.3 and a women’s life expectancy is 83.

However, a key ingredient to living longer is keeping physically fit.  Statistics Canada also reported that two thirds of Canada is overweight or obese.  What’s more disturbing is that 25% of kids are over weight.

Secrets on how to live to be 114

In 2004 Men’s Health magazine interviewed the oldest man in the world to find out his secrets to living a long happy life.  Among the many secrets he shared he said he never paid attention to a woman who was not his and he always tried to have fun.  To see the rest click on the image below.