Want to live to 100? Than pack your bags and move to Hawaii, Colorado, or New Mexico — states where residents enjoy the longest lives, according to a new report by Eons Inc., a media company that produces content about “life on the flipside of 50”

Using data from more than 450,000 adults over the age of 50 who shared information in an online longevity calculator , the report ranks all 50 states on a variety of factors related to living a long and healthy life. The longevity calculator was devised by Tom Perls, M. D., who directs the New England Centenary Study, the largest genetic and social study of centenarians.

“Centenarians represent a new paradigm of aging; the older you get, the healthier you’ve been,” Perls says. “Genetics certainly play an important role in living to 100, but my research has shown that the vast majority of people should be able to live to their late eighties in exceptional health.”

Here are some of the highlights of the report:

• Longest lives: Hawaii, Colorado, New Mexico. Honorable mentions go to California, Arizona, Vermont.

• Best attitude on aging: A stress-free, optimistic outlook on life can have many longevity benefits, the study says. Best attitudes were in Hawaii, New Mexico, and Arizona. Honorable mentions go to South Dakota, Colorado, Alaska.

• Good fitness routine : A modest but steady exercise regimen of at least 30 minutes a day, four days a week, people can add 10 years to their life. The best exercisers were in Hawaii, Vermont, and New Mexico. Honorable mentions are Florida; California; Rhode Island.

• Lowest age expectancy: The states with the lowest calculated age expectancy were West Virginia, Missouri, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Illinois. If you live in one of these states, don’t be disheartened; the difference in age expectancy between the highest and lowest on the list was just under three years.

• Update your pet’s tag. The most important rule is to make sure your pet is wearing an identification tag, with your current contact information, and a sturdy collar. Your pet’s tag should include your destination location, telephone number, and cell phone number so that you can be reached immediately during the move.

• Ask for veterinary records. If you’re moving far enough away that you’ll need a new vet, you should ask your current vet for a current copy of your pet’s vaccinations. Your also can ask for copy of your pet’s medical history to give to your new vet, although that can normally be faxed directly to the new vet upon request.

• Keep medications and food on hand. Keep at least one week’s worth of food and medication with you in case of emergency. Vets can’t write a prescription without a prior doctor/patient relationship, which can cause delays if you need medication right away.

• Seclude your pet from chaos. Pets can feel vulnerable on moving day. Keep your pet in a safe, quiet, well ventilated place, such as the bathroom on moving day with a “Do Not Disturb! Pets Inside!” sign posted on the door to keep off-limits to friends and movers.

• Prepare a first aid kit. A few recommended supplies for a basic first aid kit include: Your vet's phone number, gauze to wrap wounds or to muzzle your pet, adhesive tape for bandages, non-stick bandages, towels, and hydrogen peroxide (3 percent). You can use a door, board, blanket or floor mat as an emergency Stretcher and a soft cloth, rope, necktie, leash or nylon stocking for an emergency muzzle.

• Play it safe in the car. It’s best to travel with your dog in a crate, second-best is to use a restraining harness. When it comes to cats, it’s always best for their safety and yours to use a well-ventilated carrier in the car. Secure the crate or carrier with a seat belt and provide your pet with familiar toys. Never keep your pet in the open bed of a truck or the storage area of a moving van. In any season, a pet left alone in a parked vehicle is vulnerable to injury and theft.

• Get ready for takeoff. When traveling by air, check with the airline about any pet requirements or restrictions to be sure you’ve prepared your pet for a safe trip. Some airlines will allow pets in the cabin, depending on the animal’s size, but you’ll need to purchase a special airline crate that fits under the seat in front of you.

• Find a new veterinary clinic and emergency hospital. Before you move, ask your veterinarian to recommend a doctor in your new locale. Talk to other pet owners when visiting the new community, and call the state veterinary medical association for vets in your city. When choosing a new veterinary hospital, make a visit and ask yourself: Are the receptionists, doctors, technicians, assistants friendly, professional and knowledgeable? Are the office hours and location convenient? Does the clinic offer emergency or specialty services? If the hospital doesn’t meet your criteria, keep looking.

• Prep your new home for pets. Pets may be frightened and confused in new surroundings. To reduce the chance of escaping due to fear, or pure excitement of exploring a new territory, immediately set out all the familiar and necessary things your pet will need: food, water, medications, bed, litter box, etc. If your new home is nearby, your pet may be confused and find a way back to your old home. To be safe, give the new home owners your phone number and a photo of your pet, and ask them to contact you if your pet is found nearby.

• Learn more about your new area. Once you find a new veterinarian, ask if there are any local health concerns such as heartworm or Lyme disease, or any vaccinations or medications your pet may require. Also, be aware of any unique laws. For example, there are restrictive breed laws in some cities. Home owner associations also may have restrictions – perhaps requiring that all dogs are kept on leashes.