Satchel Paige's "Rules for Staying Young"

1. Avoid fried meats which angry up the blood.

2. If your stomach disputes you, lie down and pacify it with cool thoughts.

3. Keep the juices flowing by jangling around gently as you move.

4. Go very light on the vices, such an carrying on in society—the social ramble ain’t restful.

5. Avoid running at all times.

6. Don’t look back—something might be gaining on you.

- Originally published in the June 13, 1953 issue of Collier’s.