Here’s How You Can Have a Long Life

VIVA – The woman who has the title of the world's oldest human, Kane Tanaka from Japan has died at 119 years. Statement by the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare of the country confirmed this.

She was born on January 2, 1903. She died in western Japanese city of Fukuoka, on Tuesday, April 19. Kane Tanaka has a title from Guinness World Records in 2019, and once said that having the title of world's oldest person by Guinness World Record is the happiest moment in her life.

This woman fought against cancer twice and witnessed two pandemics - the 1918 Spanish flu and COVID-19. She has died because of age-related complications and is going to heaven in peace.

Many people dream about having a long life and stay healthy and Kane Tanaka is one of them that really has a long life. Of course, it will make many people curious about what Kane Tanaka does to have a long life.

Are you curious too about what Kane Tanaka did? So, here’s some ways you can have a long life. A report by Times of India.

Wake up in the Morning

As reported, Tanaka is a person who always wakes up earlier. She usually wakes up at 6 am everyday. Research shows that people who wake up early tend to go to bed earlier and have more fun.

This habit will improve the quality of sleep. So, it can make you happier, and make you more focused. Not only that, it will reduce the risk of obesity and other chronic diseases.

Study Habits

Even at 119 years old, Tanaka usually reads a book every evening. Of all her favorites for solving math-related problems. It helps her brain stay active and focused.

Reading something regularly can reduce the risk of dementia, which often occurs in older people. As for research, reading can improve your focus, memory, empathy and communication skills. It can reduce stress and help you live longer.

Playing Chess

Playing chess can help protect thinking skills in older age. Studies show that people who play card and board games are more likely to stay mentally sharp later in life. Even after passing their 70 memories, problem solving, thinking speed and general thinking skills remained intact.

Not only that, eating healthy food and clean, and don't forget  to do exercise regularly also proved to be quite beneficial for you to live longer. So, if you want to live a long life like Kane Tanaka, add these things into your routine.

Guinness World Records has verified quite a few of the world's oldest humans. So far, the longest-lived human being is a French woman named Jeanne Louise Calment who died at the age of 122 years 164 days in 1997.