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Longevity Quiz

1. Your chance of living a long life is determined largely by your genes.

True False

2. Over the past century, the average American’s life expectancy at birth has increased by almost one-third.

True False

3. Indian curries may hold one of the secrets of a healthy life span.

True False

4. In most industrialized countries, men now live as long as women.

True False

5. Centenarians have similar personalities.

True False

6. Antioxidant vitamin supplements can slow the aging process.

True False

7. Being fidgety can shorten your life.

True False

8. Everywhere in the United States, people live longer than earlier generations did.

True False

9. Runners tend to live longer.

True False

10. Americans have a longer life expectancy than people from almost all other nations.

True False



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Our Mission

The Silver Century Foundation promotes a positive view of aging. The Foundation challenges entrenched and harmful stereotypes, encourages dialogue between generations, advocates planning for the second half of life, and raises awareness to educate and inspire everyone to live long, healthy, empowered lives.

Notable Quote

"It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character, and judgment; in these qualities old age is usually not poorer, but is even richer."

Cicero (106-43 BC)