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Hollywood actress Gloria Stuart passed away recently at the age of 100. Recognized by the current generation as the elder Rose in the movie Titanic, she retired from acting in 1940 only to stage a strong Come Back several decades later becoming the oldest Academy Award nominee in history. She joins the ranks of fellow centenarian celebrity actors Bob Hope and George Burns who also had the stamina and energy to keep working well into their 10th decade.

The United States currently has the highest number of centenarians in the world followed by Japan. What's the secret to a long and productive life? Studies have shown that while genes play a role, it's how you live life that matters.

Want to live to be 100? These ten ways will increase your chances of achieving centenarian status:

1. Eat Well - You are what you eat, so follow a Mediterranean type diet, which includes eating lots of raw and unprocessed food like fresh fruits and vegetables. Eating those, including the consumption of whole grains and lean proteins like fish, has been linked to longevity. Most centenarians have also avoided tobacco their entire life and don't drink heavily.

2. Remain Physically Active - Aim for at least 15-30 minutes of physical activity every day. It doesn't need to be an intense workout; the goal is simply to move. Regular exercise is a proven way to prevent or delay conditions like osteoporosis and diabetes.

3. Stay Lean - A trim waistline is linked to longevity, while carrying extra weight around the mid section increases the risk for heart disease. Centenarians tend to eat well without overeating.

4. Head For The Hills - People who live in the country tend to live longer than city folk. They are also more likely to adapt easily to life's events and appreciate simple pleasures and experiences.

5. Don't Skimp on Sleep - Getting the recommended amount of sleep at night, consistently, keeps our minds and bodies sharp and lowers the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, high blood pressure and obesity.

6. Laugh Often with Friends - Those who have an active social life and connect regularly with a network of friends, family and their community tend to be healthier mentally and physically than those who don't.

7. Get Married - Married people tend to eat healthier and exercise more than their single counterparts.

8. Keep Your Mind Sharp - Reading, doing crossword puzzles, and staying connected with current events by reading the newspaper keeps our brains functioning.

9. Stay Involved - People who live into their 10th decade and beyond continue activities that interest them like playing an instrument, writing poetry, or even take up a new hobby.

10. Get Regular Checkups - Most centenarians are relatively healthy and have managed to avoid major threats to their health like heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer's disease. They are proactive about their health and ask questions.

To locate a physician near you, look up symptoms, or research diseases, download the free medical app iTriage or log onto http://www.iTriageHealth.com. Here's to a long and healthy life!

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How Bob Champion Overcame the Odds and Became a Legend

True sporting legends are usually made, not born. A few greats have been destined for fame since birth though. Bob Champion is one of these natural-born legends, but his courage and dedication are the qualities for which he is most admired.

Champion, born in Yorkshire, England in 1948, was surrounded by riders and hunters from the very beginning. His father was an avid huntsman who took young Bob riding frequently. These early experiences instilled in him the love of horses and riding that would eventually carry him to a Grand National championship.

At only 15 years old, Bob Champion won his first horse race. After his initial taste of victory, he continued to race on the National Hunt circuit. His special way with the horses continued to win him races, as well as respect. He also proved to have a special way with women. His tempestuous love affairs were well-known and sometimes amusing to those around him.

Champion tried his luck racing in America and continued to enjoy success. His career eventually took him back to Britain, where he had dreams of winning the Grand National. He raced in the Grand National eight times after returning to Britain, always keeping his eyes on the big prize. However, his career and life took a major detour on the way to fulfilling his dreams.

In 1979, Bob Champion was diagnosed with testicular cancer. In true Champion fashion, Bob refused to believe that his doctors were correct. He stubbornly insisted that there was a mistake in the diagnosis.

The diagnosis wasn't wrong. Doctors gave Champion a maximum of eight months to live, with only a 40 percent chance of survival. Things looked grim, but he was given a second chance. An extremely aggressive program of chemotherapy, if begun immediately, might just beat the odds. Champion agreed to begin the treatment the very same day.

Most people who have been diagnosed with cancer and told that they will most likely die within months would take some time away from work. Not Bob Champion. He returned to training and racing while still in treatment and set his sights on winning the 1980 Grand National.

Unfortunately, Champion's treatment had not been easy on his body. A large-scale infection nearly claimed his life and he was forced to put off his Grand National ambitions temporarily.

Champion was soon recovering from his various hardships and back in training. In 1981, he rode Aldaniti in the Grand National. The two were a perfect pair: both hard-working, stubborn and recovering from serious health problems. Champion's cancer and Aldaniti's three leg injuries caused almost everyone to speculate that the team wouldn't get near the winner's circle.

The two survivors melded on the Aintree Racecourse that April day in 1981. Their victory is one of the most memorable and emotional moments ever to be recorded in horse racing. Coming in four-and-a-half lengths ahead of the competition, Champion and Aldaniti beat the odds and made history.

After his Grand National championship, Bob Champion continued to race and win until 1983. By that time, he had approximately 500 wins to his credit. After leaving racing, he focused his energy on training horses and running the Bob Champion Cancer Trust. The charity has raised millions of pounds for cancer research and Champion continues to raise funds for it to this day.

Although Aldaniti died in 1997 and Bob Champion retired from training horses in 1999, they are both legends of the horse racing world. Their legacy is a sense of hope for all those who follow in their paths. They taught us that, even when things look desperate, success is just over the next fence for those who choose to make the jump.

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What year did Bob Hope dot the "i" in script Ohio at Ohio Stadium?

the year he died coincidence i think not

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