He has defeated cancer twice in his life and also faced two pandemics like 1918 Spanish flu and COVID-19. Ever since the news of his demise broke, people wanted to know the secret of his longevity. Let us tell you that due to some good habits of Tanaka, she was able to live such a long life. So let’s know about some good habits of the world’s oldest woman, which she adopted in her daily routine.
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playing mind and board games
Mind and board games are considered very good to increase thinking ability. Playing board games maintains the ability to think and understand in old age. Studies show that people who play board games like cards and chess tend to be more mentally healthy throughout their lives. Even after crossing the age of 70, their memory, thinking speed and ability remain as before.
habit of reading all the time
You will be surprised to know that even at the age of 119, Tanaka used to study every afternoon. His best habit was solving maths questions. This helped a lot in keeping his brain active. Reading something on a regular basis reduces the risk of dementia, which is often seen in the elderly with age. According to studies, reading improves your attention, memory and communication skills. Not only this, it can help you live longer by reducing stress.
early morning habit
According to reports, Tanaka was the woman who woke up early in the morning. She used to wake up at six o’clock every morning. Research shows that people who wake up early in the morning go to bed early and enjoy life well. Explain that the habit of getting up early in the morning enhances the quality of your sleep, which improves mood and concentration levels. Not only this, it also reduces the risk of obesity and other chronic diseases.
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Apart from all this, eating healthy and clean food and exercising regularly has also proved effective for longevity. Let us tell you that for the last 12 years, Tanaka was living in the retirement home. She was partially deaf and used a wheelchair. Surprisingly, even in this situation, she used to keep busy with small things to keep her mind active.
So if you’re aspiring to live such a long life like Tanaka, make his good habits a part of your routine. Surely you will live beyond 100.
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