In her podcast "The Energy of Money," Dr. Maria discusses aging with ease and happiness, emphasizing two key factors for a fulfilling and long life: developing quality relationships and maintaining leg strength. She shares a personal story about her Aunt Gloria's 95th birthday, highlighting the profound impact of feeling connected and appreciated by loved ones. Citing the book "The Good Life" by Mark Schultz and Robert Waldinger, Dr. Maria notes that quality relationships are more crucial for longevity and happiness than traditional factors like diet or socioeconomic status. She encourages listeners to cultivate intergenerational relationships and provides exercises to strengthen these bonds. Additionally, she stresses the importance of maintaining leg strength for mobility, reducing fall risks, and enhancing self-efficacy—the belief in one's ability to succeed in specific tasks. Dr. Maria concludes by urging listeners to focus on these two factors to age with ease and happiness and suggests visiting the CDC website for exercises to maintain body strength.
"It's how to age with ease and happiness. You know, longevity, but not just longevity for longevity's sake, longevity in which you're experiencing a life well lived." - Dr. Maria