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Kathryn Pomroy

The New 65? Why the Healthiest Retirees Are Throwing Out the Old Playbook

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Turning 65 doesn't always mean slowing your pace; for some people, energy levels are still quite high. Even if your joints remind you of your age when you first wake up, you're likely still eyeing an upcoming race or planning your first ride on the mountain bike you received as a birthday gift.

The average 65-year-old American can expect to live an additional 19.7 years, with most people living to roughly age 85, according to the latest CDC data. Women average 20.8 more years and men, 18.4. That's a long time to sit idly by if you're still physically and mentally sharp.

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