Lifestyle matters, she says.

Heres what they do, and what you should too:

1.

Super agers control their blood sugar and blood pressure.

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Super agers tend to haveblood pressureandblood sugar levelsthat are healthier than in the general population.

One way to control both is through diet.

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Super agers dont exercise more, but they push themselves physically.

One British study found that just nine minutes of moderate-intensity exercise daily improved thinking skills.

Super agers avoid stress and prioritize mental health.

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