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Secrets to Longevity: Mindfulness from 111-Year-Olds
9/26/2025
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Story summary
- Mabel Wells, known as Memmie, lived independently in rural Kentucky as a beloved great-grandmother.
- Born in 1909, Memmie says longevity comes from not worrying so much and living in the present.
- John Tinniswood, the world's oldest man at 111, urges moderation and mindfulness for a long life.
- He stresses simple pleasures and social connections, aligning with research on healthy aging.
