Five Secrets of Longevity from Medcan’s Dr. Peter Nord

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Want a cheat sheet on how to extend your life, while staying healthy and happy along the way? Medcan Chief Medical Officer Dr. Peter Nord has been a sailor for more than 50 years. He noticed that his fellow sailors are staying incredibly fit, sharp and healthy well into their old age. This week, Dr. Nord joins host Shaun Francis to describe five secrets of longevity that we can all incorporate into our lives — each one drawn from the way sailors live, as well as medical research. Don’t worry, no sea legs required.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.eatmovethinkpodcast.com/podcast/ep-86-five-secrets-of-longevity"> Episode 86 webpage</a>.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>LINKS AND INSIGHTS</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><strong>Secret #1:</strong> <strong>If you like your work, keep at it for as long as you possibly can.</strong> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Studies have shown that people who retire later are more likely to live longer, and Dr. Peter Nord has seen this first-hand among his fellow sailors who continue to sail well into their 90s.  “</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Like my dad told me, if you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life,” he says. Working later at jobs that are mentally taxing is a way to keep the mind engaged, which can help to promote longevity. “Those days of retiring and sitting on the front porch are leaving us, and it's a good thing,” says Dr. Nord.</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">[06:48]</span></em></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Additional links:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/BosworthBurtlessZhang_retirementinequalitylongevity.pdf"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Brookings study on retirement age and longevity, among other things</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><