What's the secret to long life?
It's the priceless question that everyone wants answered, and billions spent in predatory marketing have tried to sell the key.
So why not just ask the people who've had one?
Here are 10 longevity secrets from people who can call themselves centenarians.
1
Felix Joseph Pelosi, 102
Eating three square meals a day. “Lots of fish, pasta, vegetables and sweets.”
2
Ruth Onley, 110
Cooking and enjoying food, and family. “It’s the way my children take care of me.”
3
Dr. Gladys McGarey, 102
Always having purpose and something to live for. “You don’t find that if you’re not looking for it.”
4
Miriam Todd, 100
Don’t retire, if you enjoy it. “It’s not for everybody, but it works well for me.”
5
Ruth Sweedler, 103
“Keep your body in good shape and your mind in good shape.” That involves staying active by walking and building relationships.
6
Pearl Taylor, 103
“Love. I really love myself.” And eating a papaya every morning.
7
Deborah Szekely, 102
Having no regrets, and staying employed. “When nature says, ‘You got to stop, Deborah,’ Deborah will stop. Until then, she’ll keep going.”
8
Dorothy Staten, 106
Living alone, and eating in a healthy manner. “Everybody needs their own place.”
9
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, 105
The famous Loyola University Basketball chaplain prioritizes being happy. “I still go to bed every night with a smile on my face.”
10
Marjorie Fiterman, 102
Love. Fiterman got married to a 100-year-old man.
