"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, preventative 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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The best advice would be for Jiminy Cricket to accept life's challenges with optimism, have good health habits, such as eating well and exercising regularly, and inherit 'longevity' genes, which contribute to a longer lifespan. While avoiding life's hassles and finding personal space may be helpful in managing stress, they are not the primary factors that contribute to a longer life. Additionally, extreme longevity is not entirely genetic and can be influenced by environmental factors and lifestyle choices.

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