An 85-year Harvard study found the No. 1 thing that makes us happy in life
Spoiler Alert: the answer is not binge-watching Netflix (no offense to Netflix). Nice, scientifically-backed Harvard study referenced in...
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Welcome to our Blog! Here you will find a selection of handpicked articles and original posts that can help you think about how you want to plan your retirement. You can use the filters below to switch between original 'Posts' and 'Articles' from various categories about all things retirement!
retirementgoat
Feb 8, 20231 min read
What Causes Heart Disease?
Good overview of the causes of heart disease with risk factors, many of which are controllable. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Feb 6, 20231 min read
This 45-year-old CEO spending $2 million a year on anti-aging is probably wasting his money
Not even sure what to say... Draw your own conclusions. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Feb 3, 20231 min read
6 Things That Matter More For Your Health Than Your Weight
An important point from CNET. However, most, but not all, of these factors are often outside the control of each individual due to...
retirementgoat
Feb 1, 20231 min read
5 Ways to Strive for Longevity: Lengthen Your Telomeres
Some how-to-live-longer tips and an explanation on how those actions increase longevity at a cellular level. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Jan 23, 20231 min read
How Long Does Retirement Last?
An interesting fact that people who understand what life expectancy is, and means, particularly when based on expected remaining years...
retirementgoat
Jan 19, 20231 min read
Why longevity literacy is the key to a prosperous longer life
While I didn't get invited to Davos this year, this World Economic Forum explores the relationship between physical and mental heath and...
retirementgoat
Jan 13, 20231 min read
Following the Nordic Diet May Add Years to Your Life
A different but more geographically appropriate variation of the longevity-aligned mediterranean blue-zone diet. For those of you (us)...
retirementgoat
Jan 10, 20231 min read
New Study Links Drinking Water to Longevity
Surprising study that has been quoted in numerous articles. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Jan 5, 20231 min read
12 Surprising Signs You Might Live to 100
If you are like me, you are mentally counting on how many points in your favor... - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Dec 21, 20221 min read
Exercise is an anti-cancer drug, even for late-stage patients
This article, quoting some Australian studies, underlines the health benefits, preventative as well, of a regular exercise routine for us...
retirementgoat
Dec 19, 20221 min read
Which has more impact - diet or exercise?
Not really spoiler alert: both are better and likely necessary to long-term good health. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Dec 16, 20221 min read
The Best Tips for Losing Weight in Your 50s, 60s and 70s
Weight management is an important component of healthy living into retirement. These tips are form part of a healthy common-sense...
retirementgoat
Dec 13, 20221 min read
Aging 101: Scientist reveal how to age gracefully
Some encouraging, but not surprising results from a University of Toronto study. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Dec 13, 20221 min read
Man, 100, works out at the gym every day
Good advice and inspiration in one quick read. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Dec 4, 20221 min read
6 methods scientists are now exploring to slow aging
Scientific advances often happen slowly but incredible financial and research resources are currently involved in anti-aging therapies...
retirementgoat
Dec 4, 20221 min read
Large Genetic Study Confirms the Link Between Brisk Walking and Slower Aging
Always thought walking was boring when I was young but love it as I get older. Health benefits are frequently written about and...
retirementgoat
Dec 2, 20221 min read
Having a sense of purpose may help you live longer
Everyone needs something to live for. This MedicalNewsToday explores some of the science behind this concept. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Nov 30, 20221 min read
Who wants to live to be 100 on a diet of lentil and broccoli slurry?
I had to smile at the title of the article, from The Guardian, and couldn't help but nod my head to it. Enjoying, and continuing to...
retirementgoat
Nov 30, 20221 min read
15 Minutes a Day is All You Need to Get Fit
Great CNBC article on the big benefits of a small commitment to fitness. This commitment becomes more and more critical to our health as...
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