122 years old: oldest woman reveals the secret of longevity

The oldest woman in the world reached the age of 122. Born in France, Jeanne Calment managed to reach an age almost unattainable for the world complete with its enviable longevity. Before her death, the woman told specialist Jean-Marie Robine about particular issues in her own life.

Jean-Marie specializes in health and studies actions on longevity. The specialist's analysis says that Jeanne's long life was almost the work of chance, as there was nothing so different in the elderly woman's life. Of course, some parts of his journey turned out to be “reasons” for her achieving the world record.

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Longevity: what led the elderly woman to live for 122 years?

The woman was rich

The specialist says that this is a benefit that few can have.

The elderly woman was born into a bourgeois family in the south of France, which generated favorable living conditions for her. She went to school at 16, even though it wasn't common for women of her time, then got married at 20 and never had to work. The family context made Jeanne less stressed.

That way, she didn't have so many worries in her life.

Maintained a good social life

With the quality of life she had, she didn't have much to do.

To occupy her time, she tended to herself and strengthened her relations social. Most of the time was spent attending events, meeting new people and organizing a few house parties.

She has not smoked most of her life.

Jeanne was not in the habit of smoking, as it was forbidden in her family. After getting married, her husband offered her a cigarette, so she accepted. Although she was happy with the idea of ​​trying something new, she didn't like the experience and quit smoking. This happened again at the age of 112. That's right, the woman started to have the habit of smoking!

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