Forever in good genes. They are less of an influence than you may think, responsible only for about a third of the factors in getting to 85, says the USA's National Institute on Ageing. No secret formula. Longer living is linked with all the stuff we know about: sleep, a balanced diet, exercise (a daily brisk 15 minutes’ walk can lower early death chances by about 20%). And – easier said than done – being as stress free as possible. Only connect. ‘Blue zones’ (bluezones.com) are places in the world where inhabitants live longer. While some dispute the concept, their ‘9 power habits’ aren't only about physical care but about staying connected socially and mentally, too. Like Maria Branyas Morera, who at 117 is the world's oldest person, and says…
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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2024