109-year-old shares secret to a healthy life

Plus, a chicken recipe that'll have your family running to the dinner table.

April 21, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER April 21, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER You've made it to Friday! Today we have some inspiring advice on living a long, healthy life from a man still thriving at 109 years old . Plus, a lower-body exercise that doubles as a cardio workout and a chicken recipe that will have everyone running to the dinner table tonight. Walking Challenge You've snoozed the challenge for this month. To unsnooze, just click here. Otherwise, we'll see you for a new challenge next month! 👟 Your Meal Plan Today's Plan Caesar Chicken Thighs with Broccoli will gather the whole family around the table for Friday night dinner. The recipe uses creamy Caesar dressing as a marinade — you can save time and use your favorite store-bought bottle! May we suggest serving it up with a piece of crusty sourdough bread to sop up the delicious drippings?   Here's your meal plan for today: Breakfast: Whole Grain Toaster Waffle Lunch: Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich Dinner: Caesar Chicken Thighs with Broccoli See something you don't like? Swap it with another recipe in your weekly plan. GET THE MEAL PLAN >   Making Space for Mindfulness Rachel McAdams shows armpit hair in new, barely edited photos: 'This is my body' The actor has a history of making statements about beauty and societal norms through her cover shoot photos. And her most recent shoot with Bustle is no exception: In one shot, McAdams lounges on a sofa in a black corset, with her underarm hair left unedited. "I've had two children. This is my body, and I think that's so important to reflect back out to the world," she said. "It's OK to look your best and work at it and be healthy, but that's different for everyone." READ MORE > One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. A 109-year-old's secret to longevity At 109 years old, Vincent Dransfield still zips around town in his car every day, buying lunch, running errands and shopping for groceries.   Born on March 28, 1914, Dransfield not only enjoys incredible longevity, but healthy longevity, with a fit mind and body. He says he has never had major diseases, like cancer or heart disease. Curious what his secret is? These are some of the habits he attributes to his longevity: Spend time doing what you love. For Dransfield, that was being a member of the local volunteer fire department. Stay active. Dransfield never did exercise like lifting weights or running, but he moved consistently throughout the day. He got his cardio in by answering fire alarms for 40 years. Enjoy what you eat. The centenarian likes Italian food, hamburgers, salad and milk chocolate. He drinks a cup of coffee every day and occasionally drinks beer. Stay positive. Dransfield considers himself an optimist. He also has a great sense of humor and likes knowing everybody's name in town. Learn more of the habits he attributes to his longevity here. READ THE ARTICLE > Wellness News I worked out with smart resistance bands and this is what I learned about my body Workout review of LIT Axis. The smart resistance bands help identify and correct muscle imbalances with low-impact strength workout routines. I worked out with smart resistance bands and this is what I learned about my body Workout review of LIT Axis. The smart resistance bands help identify and correct muscle imbalances with low-impact strength workout routines. Are ice baths healthy or just hype? A doctor explains Ice bath benefits include reducing pain and inflammation, relieving sore muscles and improving focus, sleep and stress. Here's how to take an ice bath at home. Are ice baths healthy or just hype? A doctor explains Ice bath benefits include reducing pain and inflammation, relieving sore muscles and improving focus, sleep and stress. Here's how to take an ice bath at home. Can your diet help manage PCOS symptoms? Nutritionist offers advice PCOS has been in the headlines lately, largely because many celebrities have come forward to share their experiences of dealing with the syndrome. Can your diet help manage PCOS symptoms? Nutritionist offers advice PCOS has been in the headlines lately, largely because many celebrities have come forward to share their experiences of dealing with the syndrome. Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. Want to refer a friend? Subscribe here Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy | Contact MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT