Stay on top of the news—maybe just not on TV. ""Live long, die fast,'' the dust jackets urge us. 1. And, adds Daniel Perry, executive director of the Alliance for Aging Research, try to be as positive as possible. Know someone who's hit 100?

Many of us will fall short of that number simply through bad genes or bad luck. That's roughly 20 years longer than the life expectancy of the rest of us. Be nicer. Big news for anyone born after the year 2000: They'll probably live to 100, according to research from Denmark. Both the Espace Henri Chenot at the Palace Merano in Italy, the preventative ageing spa where the motto is "Health for Life", and Nadia Narain, an A-list yoga teacher at Triyoga, emphasise the importance of breathing management.

2. That's right: A positive attitude toward life can be the difference between checking out early and being the last one at the party. Breathing couldn't be more important in the quest for a longer, healthier life, and it serves a purpose beyond keeping our bodies going. A 2012 study published in the journal Aging found a correlation between optimism and longer lifespans. ""Dare to be 100.''

Get started on these 100 ways to live to 100! 10 Ways to Live to 100 The world's oldest man, Alexander Imich, passed away on Sunday at the age of 111. As a rule, he points out, those who live to very old age "are engaged with life every day and don't have doubts about the value of life." Perls is …

Shutterstock. Shutterstock. Here are some habits that can help you live a longer, happier life.