澳洲是长寿之国，澳大利亚人的平均寿命已经上升到81．4岁，在世界各国中名列前茅。长寿的秘诀是什么呢？请看2010年9月25日澳洲星期日太阳先驱报上布里奇特奥康奈尔的文章《长命百岁的九大秘诀》。

THE nine secrets to help you live until 100.

1. MOVE NATURALLY: Find ways to move effortlessly and make getting active unavoidable.

2. KNOW your purpose in life and be able to articulate it.

3. DOWN SHIFT: Work less, slow down, rest and take holidays.

4. 80% RULE: Stop eating when you're 80 per cent full.

5. PLANT POWER: Eat more vegetables, but less protein and processed foods.

6. DRINK a couple of glasses of red wine daily.

7. BELONG to a healthy social group and surround yourself with the right people. Other people can give our lives meaning.

8. CONNECT or reconnect with your spiritual beliefs or religion.

9. MAKE family "your tribe" your priority.

这九大秘诀帮助你活到100。

1. 顺其自然地活动：找到不费力气的行动的办法，并使其不可避免地活动。

2. 知道你的人生目标，并把它贯穿起来。

3. 减少工作：减少工作，放慢下来，休息，并拿休假。

4. 80％的规则：当你吃到八分饱的时候就停止进食。