Pillars of longevity The foundation for a healthier life is built on these five habits MAUREEN SALAMONHarvard Health Publishing Nov 5, 2026 5 mins ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save If you hear the term "longevity" and think only about living longer, you're missing half the point.kAmQ(92E H6 24EF2==J H2?E :D 3@E9 >@C6 J62CD 2?5 >@C6 @7 E9@D6 J62CD =:G65 :? 8@@5 962=E9[Q D2JD =@?86G:EJ A9JD:4:2? sC] s2G:5 q2CK:=2:] Qp=>@DE ?@ @?6 H2?ED 255:E:@?2= J62CD @7 7C2:=EJ 2?5 56A6?56?46j E96J H2?E >@C6 J62CD @7 766=:?8 H6==[ >@G:?8 7C66=J[ E9:?<:?8 4=62C=J[ 2?5 DE2J:?8 6?82865 H:E9 E96 A6@A=6 2?5 H@C< E96J =@G6]Qk^AmkAm%@ E92E 6?5[ C646?E J62CD 92G6 D66? 2? 6IA=@D:@? :? :?E6C6DE :? =@?86G:EJ 2?5 962=E9J 28:?8[ =2C86=J 5C:G6? 3J QD4:6?46 E92EVD 86?F:?6=J >@C6 6I4:E:?8 E92? :E H2D 2 564256 28@[Q D2JD q2CK:=2:[ H9@ :D 2=D@ 2 =64EFC6C 2E w2CG2C5 |65:42= $49@@=]k^Am kAm(9:=6 :EVD 4=62C E92E 86?6E:4D A=2J 2 C@=6 :? =:G:?8 =@?86C 2?5 DE2J:?8 962=E9J[ =:76DEJ=6 2AA62CD E@ 36 ;FDE 2D :>A@CE2?E] u:G6 =:76DEJ=6 A2EE6C?D 4@?D:DE6?E=J D9@H FA :? =@?86G:EJ C6D62C49i >@G6>6?E[ ?FEC:E:@?[ D=66A[ DEC6DD >2?286>6?E 2?5 D@4:2= 4@??64E:@?]k^Am People are also reading… Republicans win all the local races in McDowell County in 2026 elections Groundbreaking set for new affordable housing neighborhood in Old Fort. 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Related to this story Most Popular Republicans win all the local races in McDowell County in 2026 elections During the 2026 elections for McDowell County, Republicans again won in all the local races for the County Commission and the Board of Education. Groundbreaking set for new affordable housing neighborhood in Old Fort. Here's where Catawba Hills will add 13 homes for permanently affordable workforce housing for families in McDowell County. Marion City Council member Juanita Doggett announces resignation “As it says in Ecclesiastes, there is a time and season for everything. I think my season has arrived." Will North Carolina have a cold, snowy winter? 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Republicans win all the local races in McDowell County in 2026 elections During the 2026 elections for McDowell County, Republicans again won in all the local races for the County Commission and the Board of Education.
Groundbreaking set for new affordable housing neighborhood in Old Fort. Here's where Catawba Hills will add 13 homes for permanently affordable workforce housing for families in McDowell County.
Marion City Council member Juanita Doggett announces resignation “As it says in Ecclesiastes, there is a time and season for everything. I think my season has arrived."
Will North Carolina have a cold, snowy winter? Here's what NOAA predicts Newest long-range forecasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration provide insight into what this winter could look like in …
Marion woman charged with trying to steal dog from McDowell County residence The dog's owner provided footage to law enforcement of the reported breaking and entering.
