Are you exercising and eating right to ensure you do all you can to live the longest life possible?  You may be surprised to learn that diet and exercise matter less, and your relationships, personality and emotions matter more in terms of influencing how long you live.  

Joining us to explain more about that is science journalist Marta Zaraska, whose newest book is called, Growing Young: How Friendship, Optimism and Kindness Can Help You Live to 100.

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