On the subject of longevity, thought it appropriate for the festive season to post some tips on how to combine living longer with having fun… borrowed from website about.com.

1. Be Positive  Don’t fret about getting old. Have a positive attitude about aging and thios can add more than seven years to your life.

2. Smile  Smiling can change your attitude. It’s a great way to connect with people, change your outlook and counteract the effects of stress.

3. Drink Red Wine  Packed with antioxidants which protect your body against aging, but only if you stop at 2 glasses a day.

4. Solve Puzzles and Play Brain Games  Mind games are a great way to stay engaged, exercise your mind and entice your curiosity.

5. Eat Dark Chocolate  Like red wine, chocolate contains antioxidants. Choose quality dark chocolate and don’t binge… have a bit of it each day.

6. Have More Sex  What do you want me to say?

7. Make Exercise Play  What do you want me to say?

8. Sleep  Essential. Most people don’t get enough. Get 7 to 9 hours a night.

9. Spend Time With Loved Ones  Being connected means protection from loneliness, depression, and mental illness.

10. Relax Practice daily relaxation techniques and train yourself to turn off your stress. Replace it with calm energy.

I just checked these 10 tips with my partner and she told me I absolutely don’t get it. 

“Boring BS” to be precise… who cares about living longer???  It’s not about how long you live (unless you’re in the business of life insurance)… it’s about how much fun you can pack into the few years you have.”  “Just be present to each and every moment and laugh as much as you can”.

So there you have it…  clearly I shouldn’t have gone anywhere near this topic. 

Steve and I wish our readers a wonderful festive season.  Stay safe.