Chinese grandma, 111, reveals secret daily ‘workout’ leading to her longevity
A 111-year-old woman in Rugao, China, attributes her longevity to daily housework, a balanced diet, and an active lifestyle. Researchers suggest the region's mineral-rich soil may also contribute to the high number of centenarians in the area.
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The story highlights the intersection of lifestyle habits and environmental factors in human longevity, a subject of ongoing scientific interest.
NANJING, China: A 111-year-old grandmother in eastern China has captured the attention of social media by attributing her remarkable longevity to simple habits, such as viewing housework as a form of daily exercise.
Wang Gaiying lives in Rugao, Jiangsu province, which is renowned as one of the country’s “longevity capitals.” As of February, the area was home to 672 centenarians, according to the Jianghai Evening News.
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Soil Science in Nanjing have linked Rugao’s exceptional longevity to the mineral-rich soil, which produces crops abundant in trace elements beneficial to human health.
Wang lives in a five-generation household, with her grandson aged 60; however, the details regarding her husband’s passing remain unclear.
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