New Delhi: Elizabeth Francis becomes the oldest person in the United States who turned 115 earlier this week. Francis is a resident of Houston who has lived through everything from World War I to the sinking of the Titanic. She is also the world’s fourth-oldest living person. According to reports, she has shared a single tip on how to live a long and happy life, but what’s that?
According to the Washington Post, Francis while exclusively speaking to them shared one must say one’s mind and not hold their tongue, which is the secret to living a long and happy life. According to the Our World in Data, in 1900, the average life expectancy of a newborn was 32 years. By 2021 this number had doubled to 71 years. Longevity may refer to specific long-lived members of a population, while life expectancy is defined as the average data of years remaining at a given age.
Francis was born in 1909 in St Mary Parish Louisiana and was raised by her now 95-year-old daughter as a single mother. As a profession, she ran a coffee shop in Houston and chose walking over driving. Moreover, the 115-year-old was also alive during the Great Depression, the first aeroplane flight across the Atlantic and 20 presidents from Willam Howard Taft to Joe Biden. according to a report in The Guardian.
Here are 5 healthy habits to increase lifespan
According to researchers low physical activity, opioid use and smoking have a major impact on an individual’s lifespan. During the whole period, these habits are linked to a 30 to 45 per cent higher risk of death.
Smoking: Smoking is a habit that is an addiction linked to serious health problems like heart attack, stroke and mouth and lung cancer.
Exercise: Regular exercise is equal to longer life. Exercising regularly is strongly linked to higher life expectancy. Being physically fit is extremely important.
Healthy diet: Healthy eating is the secret to long life. According to some studies, a diet rich in fruits, and vegetables offers plenty of nutrients to the body.
Sleep: Getting enough and regular sleep is extremely crucial to the body’s overall functioning.
Stress management: Stress and mental health play a pivotal role in ageing. Too much stress can contribute to several chronic diseases.
Francis was born in 1909 and is a resident of Houston who has lived through everything from World War I to the sinking of the Titanic. She is also the world’s fourth-oldest living person. According to reports, she has shared a single tip on how to live a long and happy life, but what’s that? Health Conditions Health News: Latest News from Health Care, Mental Health, Weight Loss, Disease, Nutrition, Healthcare
