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Rural living and wholesome diet key to long-living centenarians

They were mostly vegetarians who ate farm produce directly, including wholesome grains and vegetables, with occasional non-vegetarian meals. None of the centenarians smoked, and while two occasionally drank alcohol, 14 did not drink at all.

A recent study has found that rural living and a wholesome diet may be key factors in the longevity of centenarians.

WhatsApp Image 2023-02-18 at 9.48.49 PM WhatsApp Image 2023-02-18 at 9.48.48 PM WhatsApp Image 2023-02-18 at 9.48.47 PM-2 WhatsApp Image 2023-02-18 at 9.48.47 PM WhatsApp Image 2023-02-18 at 9.48.46 PM-3 WhatsApp Image 2023-02-18 at 9.48.46 PMOf a total of 18 centenarians studied in Bargarh district, 16 were active and fit to move, while two were bedridden.

Three were male and 13 were female, and all were uneducated due to a lack of schools in their areas.

The majority of centenarians (16 out of 18) lived in villages rather than towns, suggesting that the village environment may be better for a longer lifespan, Dr Ramakrushna Purohit an author of the study said.

Most of the centenarians (11 out of 16) lived in non-irrigated areas, indicating that such areas may be more conducive to a long life.

All of the centenarians were married with children and had never held government or private jobs, instead working for their own households.

They were mostly vegetarians who ate farm produce directly, including wholesome grains and vegetables, with occasional non-vegetarian meals. None of the centenarians smoked, and while two occasionally drank alcohol, 14 did not drink at all.

The centenarians were all active and hardworking in the past, but rarely practiced yoga.

They slept well at night and solved domestic problems easily without taking stress. They were thin and rarely had joint problems, though most suffered from impaired vision and hearing due to age.

These findings suggest that long-living centenarians share common traits: strong genes for slow aging, thin builds, wholesome diets, and living in rural areas.

While there may be some disadvantages to living in irrigated areas, the study offers insights into how one can potentially slow the aging process by adopting a similar lifestyle.

Bargarh Health Education Foundation and Purohit General Hospital & Research Center have felicitated these centenarians with the Satayu Samman.

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