Surprising Signs You'll Live Longer Than You Think
Surprising Signs You'll Live Longer Than You Think // Mother and daughter in field (© Janie Airey/Getty Images)
What you're doing right, and how to do it better


Consider this: In the 20th century, the average life expectancy shot up 30 years—the greatest gain in 5,000 years of human history. And this: Centenarians—folks who make it into the triple digits—aren't such an exclusive club anymore, increasing 51 percent in number from 1990 to 2000. How to account for these dramatic leaps? Advances in health, education and disease prevention and treatments are high on the list, and that makes sense. But what you may not know is that seemingly unimportant everyday habits, or circumstances in your past, can influence how long and how well you'll live. Here, the latest research on longevity—science-based signs you're on a long-life path, plus tips on how to get on track.

Sign: Your Mom Had You Young


If she was under age 25, you're twice as likely to live to 100 as someone born to an older mom, according to University of Chicago scientists. They suspect that younger moms' best eggs go first to fertilization, thus producing healthier offspring.


By Sandra Gordon

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