I'm no fool, no sirree! I'm gonna live to be 103. . . . sang the Disney character Jiminy Cricket decades ago. If Jiminy Cricket had been a human (most crickets live only a few weeks) , what's the BEST advice you could have given him to live a very long life?A) Accept life's challenges with optimism, have good health habits, and inherit 'longevity' genes.B) Avoid life's hassles, have good health habits, and accept ongoing, preventive psychological counseling.C) Find a 'personal space' where you can get away from the world, and inherit 'longevity' genes.D) There's nothing you can do; extreme longevity is entirely genetic.

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I'm no fool, no sirree! I'm gonna live to be 103. . . . sang the Disney character Jiminy Cricket decades ago. If Jiminy Cricket had been a human (most crickets live only a few weeks) , what's the BEST advice you could have given him to live a very long life?A)  Accept life's challenges with optimism, have good health habits, and inherit 'longevity' genes.B)  Avoid life's hassles, have good health habits, and accept ongoing, preventive psychological counseling.C)  Find a 'personal space' where you can get away from the world, and inherit 'longevity' genes.D)  There's nothing you can do; extreme longevity is entirely genetic.

Onesha Leshay · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Accepting life's challenges with optimism, maintaining good health habits, and inheriting longevity genes are all factors that can contribute to a longer life. Optimism and good health habits are aspects of lifestyle that can be controlled and have been linked to longer lifespans. Genetics also play a role in longevity, but they are not the sole determinant.

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