â¢ Get a life. In one study of healthy men and women with an average starting age of 71, Butler found the highest survival rates in those who had something to get up for in the morning, whether it was a job or a golf date.
South Padre Island, Texas. For the island which the city is on, see South Padre Island. South Padre Island is a resort town in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It is part of the BrownsvilleâHarlingen Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,816 at the 2010 census.
Most of these activities are possible year-round, thanks to South Padreâs mild weather, calm seas, and 300 annual days of sunshine. For those who prefer a calmer approach to the islandâs beauty, you can visit South Padreâs nature centers, wildlife refuges, and peaceful boardwalks to get up close and personal with a stunning variety of birds, reptiles, and mammals.