100-Year-Old Centenarian Roger Wonson Shares Secrets to Healthy and Happy Living: The Power of Music, Empathy, and Balanced Diet

Roger Wonson, a 100-year-old man, believes that his love for music, maintaining empathy, and reducing food intake have kept him healthy and happy throughout his life. To celebrate his milestone birthday, he played the drums with his band The Current Current at his nursing home.

Wonson credits his long life to good genetics from his parents and a positive attitude. He advocates for a balanced diet of half portions of food, drinking plenty of water, and engaging in weight training to maintain strength and balance. He also emphasizes the importance of listening to one’s body and not overexercising.

Empathy is crucial to Wonson’s relationships as he believes it helps mitigate conflict by understanding the other person’s perspective. He encourages respecting opinions and finding joy in lifelong learning through sources like Ted Talks. Stress weakens the immune system, which can accelerate aging and lead to chronic conditions. Therefore, Wonson focuses on finding joy in his passions to stay healthy and happy.