Work It, Boomers

The Baby Boomer generation will never be called the “Greatest
Generation.” That title has already been grabbed deservedly by our
parents who endured the Great Depression and waged the last truly
necessary war. History is still out on us, but one thing is for
sure: We will be called the Longest Generation.

The cry from those of other vintages is most likely, “Egads! Not
more of them!”

Deal with it. We are here to stay. But
are we? Boomers, known for their cockiness, need to realize we may
have to work for our longevity. Last week, in the online version of
Healthspan, I began a delineation of the 15 “longevity factors,”
those choices we can make to live for the long run. I have saved
the big guns for last.