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But they have accumulated invaluable wisdom about life, and their knowledge is especially relevant as modern generations of people walk this earth even longer.
According to the Stanford Longevity Center, a healthy 30-year-old woman today has 22 percent the probability of living to 100 years. According to actuary Mary Pat Campbell, in 1920 a woman born had only 2 percent. opportunity.
Business Insider interviewed several centenarians, and while their longevity can be partly explained by genetics and luck, lifestyle factors also play a role in healthy aging.
All of these centenarians have different experiences, but share similar tips for living longer.
Watch what you eat
Many centenarians believe that natural food is the key to a long life.
For example, because they grew up before highly processed foods and various convenience foods became popular, both Jack Van Nordheim, a social media centenarian from California, and Elizabeth Francis, a 114-year-old Texan who is the oldest living American, mostly eat healthy home-cooked meals.
Mr. Van Nordheim ate a lot of fresh chicken because his family owned a ranch, and Ms. Francis cooked with greens, mustard, carrots and okra, all grown in her backyard garden.
Residents of the world’s so-called blue zones are more likely to live to be 100 years old. It has been observed that they tend to eat a lot of vegetables and natural foods.
in 2022 According to the study, by switching from a typical Western diet to an optimal one consisting of whole grains, legumes, fish, fruits, vegetables and nuts, and limiting red and processed meat, sugar-sweetened beverages, the life expectancy of people in the US could be increased by up to 10 years .
Find a hobby you love
Growing up on a ranch, Mr. Van Nordheim developed a love for animals – he once owned a monkey and is still a bird watcher today.
106-year-old British woman Katie MacRae started gardening when she was 12 or 13 years old and has been cultivating this passion for almost a century.
The longevity benefits of hobbies have been proven by research. So if you like tinkering with your car in the garage or are a die-hard fan of a sports team, never give up the activities that bring you pleasure.
Stay physically active
The benefits will be double if your hobby involves movement. K. MacRae and 102-year-old Janet Gibbs, who lives in Australia, play bowling at the nursing home. J. Gibbs played golf until he was 86 years old. Joyce Preston, a 100-year-old living in the United Kingdom, does light exercise every morning, such as yoga and walks.
Staying active in old age is particularly beneficial for longevity, and research shows that even short bouts of vigorous activity can increase life expectancy.
Make time for friends and family
A strong bond with loved ones is another thing that binds the long-lived. J. Von Nordheim communicates very closely with his nephew, who takes care of him; E.Francis lives with her daughter; Ms. Gibbs has a friend, a sprightly 92-year-old “young man” who she believes is keeping her young; and J. Preston is always surrounded by a group of friends.
It is possible that social connections contributed to better health in old age. Such a theory is confirmed by various scientific studies.
Feel the moderation
John Tinniswood of the United Kingdom may turn 112 at the end of the summer. He is currently the oldest living man in the world.
And in 2022 the dead Japanese Kane Taneka was even 119 years old. Both of these men have a sense of moderation.
Yumi Yamamoto, president of Japanese research at LongeviQuest, an organization that verifies the age of the world’s oldest people, previously said Taneka’s habit of never doing too much is typical of Japanese longevity.
Find your purpose
Many centenarians stop working many years after they reach retirement age. In general, they tend to have a lot of activity.
E.Francis does housework, K.MacRae is an active organizer of community activities in the care home, J.Gibbs listens to audiobooks, and J.Van Nordheim is active on social networks, writes books and watches birds.
Keeping the brain active and having a sense of purpose is believed to be important for longevity. in 2019 a study found a link between a greater sense of purpose and a lower risk of death, and in 2022 A review of research suggests that seniors who maintain high levels of employment have a later onset of dementia.
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