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Forget diets and exercise, 100-year-old women reveal real secrets to long life

One woman claimed she still drinks and eats ice cream. Another woman shared how she spends her day.

Published on: Mar 27, 2025, 05:00:18 IST
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What is the true secret to living a long life? A quick online search will flood you with advice on strict diets, rigorous exercise, and disciplined routines. While these are undoubtedly beneficial, two remarkable centenarians have revealed an entirely different perspective—one you might never expect. In a recent interview, they shared that their secret to longevity isn’t rooted in food or fitness but in embracing life to the fullest. According to them, the key lies in finding joy, reading books, and nurturing a happy social life.

The centenarians who shared secrets to their long lives. (Instagram/@yairbrachiyahu)
The centenarians who shared secrets to their long lives. (Instagram/@yairbrachiyahu)

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Content creator Yair Brachiyahu interviewed three women in his recent video. While two are 100 and 101 years old, the third person is 90.

Take a look at the viral video:

What did social media say?

The video of the two women elicited varied reactions. While some agreed with them, others argued that some of the advice wasn't practical.

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An individual posted, “The key I hear from all of them is 1. Love yourself, 2. Love ur life, 3. Don’t stress in your life, just live it, and 4. Be yourself.” Another added, “The key is financial independence.” A third posted, “I really enjoy your interviews! Thank you for sharing and thank you to all of the elders that share their stories with you!” A fourth wrote, “Don't exercise??? Bad advice there! Smh.”

Who is Yair Brachiyahu?

According to his YouTube channel, he is a vlogger who interacts with people from all walks of life, especially the elderly, to learn about their life stories.

“Through heartfelt conversations with a variety of different people, I bring you their wisdom, life lessons, and stories to inspire and guide you,” reads a part of his bio on the platform.

What are your thoughts on this video? Do you agree with the centenarians?

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    Trisha Sengupta

    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More

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