People are always looking for ways to be healthy and live longer without having to subject themselves to the hardships of dieting and exercise. The internet is full of dubious ads telling you how to do this.
Luckily for us, we have empirical evidence on how to live longer. Rather than subject yourself to harsh exercise and bland food in small portions, all you have to do is ask those who have succeeded. The world is full of centenarian, and their habits are things that you can emulate in order to live longer.
Take Walter Breuning for example. Today is his 114th birthday, making him the oldest person alive. Breuning wakes up at 6:00 AM every morning and dresses every day in a suit. He claims that his biggest regret in life was not enlisting to fight in World War I.
Or you could look to 106 year-old Isa Blyth for guidance. Blyth is a regular church attendee and enjoys gardening and golf. She’s also a virgin, claiming to have never been kissed.
Then there’s Zhang Shuqing, who is 103. He credits his long life to a strict regiment of drinking strong liquor after every meal and smoking cigarettes. His grandson claims that he has consumed over 15 tons of liquor and a ton of tobacco in his lifetime.
The lesson to be learned here is that if you want to have a very long life, you should wake at 6, wear a suit daily, avoid war, got to church, garden, golf, refrain from sex, and smoke and drink like a frat boy during pledge week. If years of medical research seem like too much effort, a few pieces of anecdotal evidence may be your cup of tea.
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