
Living Past 100: How to Add Healthy Years to Your Life, Backed by Science and Historical Evidence
What if living to 100 wasn’t just about adding more years—but about living those years with energy, clarity, and joy?
In Living Past 100, author Tessa Maren blends cutting-edge science with timeless wisdom from the world’s longest-lived cultures to answer the question: how do we extend not just lifespan, but healthspan? Drawing on research into aging, nutrition, movement, community, and modern medicine, this comprehensive guide reveals practical, everyday steps anyone can take to thrive well into their 80s, 90s, and beyond.
Inside, you’ll discover:
The difference between lifespan vs. healthspan—and how to close the gap.
Daily habits proven to fight heart disease, diabetes, and memory loss.
Secrets from longevity hotspots like Okinawa, Sardinia, and Nicoya.
How food patterns such as the Mediterranean, DASH, and Okinawan diets outlast fads.
Why movement, balance, and strength training are the real fountain of youth.
The role of sleep, stress, and social connection in extending vitality.
The future of longevity—new treatments, safe self-experimentation, and practical “reset” plans.
Accessible, inspiring, and rooted in evidence, Living Past 100 isn’t a fad diet or a rigid prescription—it’s a toolkit for creating small, sustainable changes that compound into decades of health. Whether you’re in your 30s looking to build a foundation, or in your 70s determined to stay strong and independent, this book gives you the roadmap to add not just years to your life, but life to your years
Take the first step toward a longer, healthier, and more fulfilling life. Your journey to 100—and beyond—starts today.