'They are active themselves, and they like to bike, be active in swimming and physical things. 'Majority of them stay here in Pittsburgh and they help me out here,' says Eckenrode. 'They kept me busy from day to day,' he adds.
He grew up in a family of seven, and went on to have 12 children, six girls and six boys. A Harvard study that followed participants for 85 years found that the key to a long and happy life is 'social fitness.' Social fitness means observing how we pour into our relationships, and working towards improving any imbalances to become a better friend and partner.Ĭonnecting with others on a daily basis is a top priority for Eckenrode.
