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Healthy to 100

Lessons from Five Countries That Have Transformed Healthy Ageing

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A revolutionary approach to longevity and ageing


In many western countries, people complain of turning invisible after 50. When they hit their mid-60s, they expect or are forced to retire, cutting them adrift from social networks and leading to a loneliness epidemic. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

In Healthy to 100, Ken Stern uncovers the ground-breaking secrets of the winners in healthy longevity – countries like Singapore, Spain, Japan and South Korea – who are all top-rankers on the ‘Healthy Longevity Index’, the best measure not just of living long, but living long well.

Bringing together the latest science of ageing and real-life stories, this book offers us a personal and societal guide to living a fulfilling life after 65: one where purpose, learning, community and intergenerational connection are the pillars of good health. Rather than advocating for special diets or exercise regimens, Healthy to 100 offers a hopeful, attainable and research-backed model for anyone seeking a longer, healthier and purpose-driven life.

© Ken Stern 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

About Ken Stern

Ken Stern is an expert on longevity and ageing based in Washington (as well as a trained lawyer from Yale Law School). He’s the host of the ‘Century Lives’ podcast from the Stanford Centre of Longevity, which has received awards for ‘Best Health and Wellness Podcast’ and ‘Best Documentary Podcast’. Ken is also the chair of the Longevity Project, the host of the Century Summit and a contributor to Vanity Fair, The Atlantic and The Washington Post. Between all his projects, he reaches, via email, podcast and socials, 200k longevity enthusiasts.
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  • Imprint: Ebury Digital
  • ISBN: 9781529943238
  • Price: £14.00
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