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Secrets to Longevity from People Over 100 Years Old

Everyone wants the secret to long life, so why not ask the people who've actually had one?

By Daniel Bonfiglio

Published 6 months ago in Ftw

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.”

    Felix Joseph Pelosi, 102

  • 2

    Ruth Onley, 110

    Cooking and enjoying food, and family. “It’s the way my children take care of me.”

    Ruth Onley, 110

  • 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.”

    Dr. Gladys McGarey, 102

  • 4

    Miriam Todd, 100

    Don’t retire, if you enjoy it. “It’s not for everybody, but it works well for me.”

    Miriam Todd, 100

  • 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.

    Ruth Sweedler, 103

  • 6

    Pearl Taylor, 103

    “Love. I really love myself.” And eating a papaya every morning.

    Pearl Taylor, 103

  • 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.”

    Deborah Szekely, 102

  • 8

    Dorothy Staten, 106

    Living alone, and eating in a healthy manner. “Everybody needs their own place.”

    Dorothy Staten, 106

  • 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.”

    Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, 105

  • 10

    Marjorie Fiterman, 102

    Love. Fiterman got married to a 100-year-old man.

    Marjorie Fiterman, 102

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