LIVING MY BEST (AND LONGEST) LIFE

HOW TECH HELPS ME THRIVE AT 73

- BY MIKE SCHILL

At 73, I've discovered that growing older doesn't mean giving up on vitality—it means getting smarter about how I pursue it. These days, with technology advancing at a breakneck pace, we're living in an age where longevity and healthspan are up for grabs in ways our parents never imagined. As a semiretired investor, grandparent, and lifelong Apple fan, I find myself using my smart gadgets and apps to track and optimize my health and enjoyment of retirement.

Finding the modern "fountain of youth" means making use of every tool at our disposal. In this article, I'll walk you through the gear and apps I've incorporated into my daily routine to help me live not just longer, but better.

THE APPLE WATCH & AUTOSLEEP

Every night, I wear my Apple Watch to bed. In the morning, the first thing I do before coffee, before the news-is check the AutoSleep app ($8.99) on my iPhone. AutoSleep gives the most detailed sleep analysis I've ever seen. It tracks not just how long I've slept, but the stages of sleep I cycle through each night. The awareness I've gained about deep, light, and REM sleep patterns has motivated me to prioritize shutting down screens early and getting a little more shuteye.

EXPLORING THE WITHINGS SLEEP MAT

The Withings Sleep Mat ($199.95) is a unique take on sleep tracking. Instead of wearing a device, you just slip the mat under your mattress and forget about it. The Withings app gives you a solid overview of your sleep cycles, duration, heart rate, and even snoring. While it doesn't get quite as granular as AutoSleep, it's a terrific option if you want something completely non invasive.

DATA-DRIVEN WELLNESS: WITHINGS BODY SCAN SCALE