The world’s oldest women turned 116-years-old yesterday, and Misao Okawa shows no signs of quitting this earth just yet.
It’s crazy to think about it, but Akawa was born in 1898 when Queen Victoria was on the throne, and she has a very simple recipe for longevity – eat right and sleep well.
Of course eating ‘right’ in Japan is pretty normal, the diet is rich in fish, rice, vegetables and fruit so eating healthily comes naturally. It’s not just the diet though, according to The Daily Telegraph, other factors such as a great healthcare system, belonging to a community, family support and regular exercise – even when you’re a senior – all contribute to living a really long life.
Debbie Downers take note: A good outlook on life is a big part of it, too. Yasuyuki Gondo, a professor at Osaka University, says that good mental health is an important factor, and that curious, strong-willed and outgoing people live longer.
There are 54,397 people over the age of 100 living in Japan, and 282 of those are over 110-years-old.
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This article originally appeared on The Debrief.