She should have donated her body to science. It might have been useful to see what made her what she was. Personally, I think we are pre-destined to live a certain number of years and there is nothing we can do about it. On a related note, I just got done watching a cooking show where the chef started the dish with butter, but only half of what her mother used in trying to be heart healthy. Her mother died at 96.
Just in case you think your old
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It was reported she loved chocolate...ate about 2 lbs a week:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/jeanne-calment
Wow! Just goes to show how genetics play a role in ones overall lifeline.
Yep, when in business we attended some brilliant university lectures on that - the discoveries made to lengthen the telomeres, also.
I have always wondered about those who dedicate themselves to strict diets, exercise, controlled weight, etc, just how much that really adds (overall) to the projected lifeline of a person.
I imagine it would contribute marginally, but my perspective of such is, we are born with what we are and how we are, and while taking care of ourselves may buy us a little additional time, ultimately, we all have an expiry date and nothing much changes that.
Yes, they are working on what works to increase the length of the telomeres. I've always thought the ability to live out your years in good condition, permits enjoying life to its fullest. That is what is so important. Learning about how to help do that to keep from becoming incapacitated, if possible, would be invaluable to me.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/288515
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Thanks to all who responded to the post, 
I thought it was a fascinating story worth sharing.
There are times I have my doubts about some “stories“ we get emailed , however from what I was able to google at the time about her it appears to be true
I thought it was a fascinating story worth sharing.There are times I have my doubts about some “stories“ we get emailed , however from what I was able to google at the time about her it appears to be true
fmdog44
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"at age 117 she gave up smoking, having started at the age of 21 in 1896." That's 96 years of smoking!!
Some people definitely hit the jackpot in the way of good genetics.
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I question content such as this, regardless of birth documents suggesting such and such a date, but the man has definitely lived a long life.
If I have to go earlier to avoid being cared for like a baby or young child, then so be it. I wouldn't want to have to face life every day being dressed, fed, and changed.
My husband and I talk about it all the time, reminding each other how great life is when one has their health, but without our wits, good health and mobility, we have nothing.
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Could be possible. Doesn't say which one, but he lives on an island, probably only eats real food, no contact with a lot of plastics, if any at all. I didn't see a microwave oven or TV. There's probably very little air pollution there.
Could be a typo on his ID. Maybe the 7 should be a 9 and he's only 131 now. (if my math is correct)
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I hated dancing at 17 and have the same feeling today, at 87. I've staggered around the floor over the years when it has been a necessity but could count on one hand, the number of times I've danced with someone other than my wife. She insists that I do well but , bless her, I think it's just kindness on her part.