What is the maximum lifespan for a person? How long can a person work? Dr. Howard Tucker, an American neurologist, will celebrate his 101st birthday in July. He has been practicing medicine since 1947 and has only recently retired from seeing patients. In 2021, the Guinness World Records named him the world’s oldest practicing doctor. In addition to his medical career, Tucker passed the Ohio Bar Exam at age 67 and became a lawyer.
Born in 1922, Tucker is healthy, optimistic, mentally sharp, and energetic. He actively participates in training resident physicians at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center in Cleveland.
As Tucker has become a global icon for healthy aging, many people are keen to uncover his secrets for attaining health, happiness, and mental acuity. In a recent interview with CNBC, Tucker emphasized that genetics and a bit of luck play a role but highlighted the significance of following certain lifestyle practices. Here are the five key points he shared….