The modern generation, which has surrounded itself in abundance with tablets, laptops, gadgets and other new-fangled equipment, is unlikely to think that it can be dangerous to health and even slowly deprive a person of several years of his life. You can’t say about our ancestors, who lived their whole lives without cell phones and even televisions, but who got the opportunity to celebrate their 100th anniversary. In search of miracles, the world has reached the stage when even centenarians who have crossed the line of a hundred years and earned the honorary title of “The oldest woman in the world” and “The oldest man in the world” began to enter the Guinness Book of Records . Who are these wizards, and what is the secret of their longevity?
The secret to longevity is delicious food and good sleep.
A resident of the Japanese city of Osaka, Misao Okawa, is recognized as the oldest inhabitant of the planet: on March 5, 2014 she turned 116 years old. She was born in 1898 in a family of merchants of Japanese kimono, has three children, 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Daughter and son Misao Okawa, apparently inheriting the longevity of their mothers, are 90 years old.
When asked by the local media about the secret of her longevity, the oldest woman on the planet replied that she had never denied herself delicious food and a long sleep. That is why she managed to break the record of longevity and never get sick. The name of the Japanese centenarian is listed in the Guinness Book of Records two years ago.
American centenarian
Another record holder, who managed to overcome the 115-year milestone, is the American long-liver Geralian Talley, who was born on May 23, 1899 in the state of Georgia, in the USA. She currently ranks second on our list. The second oldest woman in the world is remarkable for its amazing health and activity: goes fishing, sews blankets and even plays slot machines. She has three grandchildren and a dozen great-grandchildren. Geralian's piety, optimism, wisdom, and wit are admirable. Residents of Incaster and all of America respect and are proud of her, hoping that she will live for more than one year.
Grape chacha and constant work - and people will calmly live to a hundred
Another holder of the title “The oldest woman in the world” is a resident of Georgia Antisa Khvichava, who died in the 132nd year of her long and hard life in 2012. Antisa was born on July 8, 1880, during the reign of Alexander II, in the village of Sachino and worked all her life on a tea farm. The woman until the last days kept her spirits, good health, clear mind and enthusiasm.
She loved to play backgammon, drained a glass of alcohol on holidays, and every morning she strengthened her strength with a cup of grape chacha and worked constantly, which was the secret of her longevity. In addition, Antisa Hvichava went down in history as the oldest woman who gave birth to a child (at 60). The only surviving son made her happy with 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Antisou can safely be classified as the great women of the planet.
Afghanistan record holder
The 136-year-old Hassano, who died in 2013 in a remote village of Afghanistan, is considered to be a true long-liver and a real record holder. The woman gave birth to seven daughters, two of whom died in the 70th and 68th years of life. Hassano's whole life was devoted to observing Islamic principles. Until the last day, a woman zealously performed a fivefold prayer and became the ancestor of 464 descendants. Being an unofficially recognized centenarian of the planet, Hassano nevertheless remained in the memory of people as the oldest woman in the world.
Guinness World Records Official Champion
Another old-timer of the planet according to documented data - Jeanne Kalman, was born in France in 1875 and became a contemporary of G. Bell, who invented the phone, and Gustav Eiffel, who built the famous tower. Jeanne died in 1997 at the 122nd year of her life. The dramatic, eventful life of the oldest Frenchwoman is admirable for her immunity to adversity and rare fortitude.
The woman first lost her husband as a result of poisoning with a spoiled dessert, then her daughter, who died of pneumonia, and her grandson, who died in a car accident at 34. At 110, Jeanne had a wonderful memory, smoked, drank port, rode a bicycle and had an amazing sense of humor. She died in a nursing home, having entered the history of the officially recognized long-liver of the planet.
Long-liver of Ecuador
Perhaps the title "The Most Beautiful Old Woman" can be given to a resident of the Ecuadorian town of Guayaquil - Maria de Capoville, who was born on September 14, 1889 in the family of a colonel from high society. Maria was fond of art, did not smoke or drink alcohol. Having married an Italian officer, she gave birth to five children.
It is known that at the age of 99 a woman almost died, but soon recovered, moved around on her own, read, loved to watch TV and, despite her age, was pretty. This great woman died in 2006, not living two days before her 117th birthday, from pneumonia, leaving 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Not all centenarians who surprised the world and left a mark on history followed the correct diet and some special diet. Many of them drank and smoked, while managing to break the record, having crossed the line of 100, 115 and even 130 years. What is the secret of their longevity, and why only a few manage to survive to a hundred years? The answer to this question was and remains a great secret of nature.