Posted on Nov 15, 2026 UTC

There may be no magical fountain of youth, but maybe there are some practices, lifestyle choices, and habits that help us as we age. So Redditor proffessional-work01 asked, "If you're 65+ and have avoided major health problems, what do you think you did right ?" Here is what older people said about aging healthfully and happily .

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"My husband and I are in our 70s, and we are both still very active cycling, kayaking, hiking, camping, gardening, creating, and socializing."

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"I have always cooked, never liked fast food, and I eat mostly vegetables and lean protein. I also work predominantly outside with plants."

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"You don't need to go crazy with health practices. Marathoners don’t live longer than walkers, for instance. Once you get over 65, people at the upper end of the normal weight range (BMI 24- 27) are healthier than folks at the lower end."

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"I've done a lot of gardening. That involves all kinds of aerobic activity.…