World’s oldest practising doctor, 100, says, “Retirement is the enemy of longevity!”
Meet Dr. Howard Tucker, who just turned 100 and is profiled in a great article here. A neurologist, he holds the title of “World’s Oldest Practising Doctor,” per the Guinness Book of World Records.
He’s been practicing medicine for 75 years. Though he recently stopped seeing patients, he still teaches medical residents at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
He’s outspoken in opposing the whole concept of retirement…
Longevity is no longer a novelty; it’s becoming an expectation
Since King George V started the custom in 1917, British monarchs send congratulatory letters to British and Commonwealth subjects when they reach their 100th birthday. In 1952, when Queen Elizabeth ascended the throne, she sent out 255 such messsages. By 2014, the number had skyrocketed to over 7,000. And the Queen narrowly missed hitting that landmark herself.
As more and more people reach 100, it’s clear that more and more people expect to reach 100. And expect others to reach 100.Just as one example,,,
This simple test may be a predictor of longevity. Researchers at the Exercise Medicine Clinic in Rio de Janeiro say that a simple 10-second balancing test could be predictor of longevity.
To take the test, stand on one foot (right or left). Place the front of your free food around the back of the foot that’s on the floor. Hold you arms to the sides. Look straight ahead.
Can you hold the position for 10 seconds? (You get three tries.)
