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#2

She has a strong mind, keeps herself busy through reading and walking, lives by herself and is not dependent on others. No gym, no VO2 max obsession, and an average diet but clearly she is not obese. In summary she has a will to live stemming from her strong independent mind. VoilĂ ! True secret of longevity unveiled :slight_smile: .

#3

The reliability of the Blue Zone publications may have been under debate, but this seems a returning aspect in publications about the different Blue Zones. Having a goal in life up until an old age, ‘ikigai’, no matter how small it may (appear to) be. Plus: having social connections also in older age. And having mental resilience in dealing with and overcoming adversities.

#4

She won the genetic lottery.

I am happy for her, but that’s not inspiring and not helpful to the rest of us that don’t have the special genes that turn down the m-tor or IGF naturally or some other advantageous process that mitigates aging.

That’s like cherishing lottery jackpot winners on “how to succeed” forum. You don’t have to study or work hard - just win the lottery !

There are some truly inspiring agers that embraced a certain lifestyle that potentially extended their healthspan and lifespan.

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#5

Plenty of people who have that die early.

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#6

Are you being sarcastic ?

#7

There’s still a physical process that’s ongoing that is different for her because of genes. Everyone else has to compensate for lack of these genes with for example physical interventions and drugs.

Jaffe’s perspective on her longevity is unsentimental. She credits her genetic heritage, luck, and her commitment to “keep moving,” in that order. “You don’t work toward it: It happens. Every day, you get up and you’re a day older,” she said.

Maybe genes that improve longevity also changes how it feels, so it feels like it’s like “keep moving”, it’s all confounded, with pleiotropic effects.

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#8

I actually I strongly believe that strong mind is a must have requirement for longevity through positive mindset, resilience, and the ability to manage stress. It influences lifestyle choices and overall health outcomes. For example, we all know and agree on daily benefit of the exercise. As I mentioned previously I do about 1 hour walking and running every day in a park. Daily I see folks, regulars, doing the same. Except of when the weather gets tough and it is windy, cold and rains then they all disappear. Sometimes for a day and sometimes for a week or two until the weather gets better. Are these superior genetics and drugs that allow me to do my walk every day? I’m tall of a medium build with predisposition to gain weight.

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