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111-year-old Chinese woman credits housework and mineral-rich soil for longevity

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A 111-year-old woman in China, Wang Gaiying, attributes her longevity to simple daily habits, including viewing housework as exercise. She lives in Rugao, Jiangsu province, an area known for its high number of centenarians, with 672 recorded as of February. Researchers suggest that the mineral-rich soil in Rugao contributes to the health benefits of locally grown crops, potentially playing a role in the residents' long lifespans. AI

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111-year-old Chinese woman credits housework and mineral-rich soil for longevity

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zoey Zhang ·

    111-year-old Chinese grandma reveals secret daily ‘workout’ leading to her longevity

    A 111-year-old grandmother in eastern China has captured the attention of social media by attributing her remarkable longevity to simple habits, such as viewing housework as a form of daily exercise. Wang Gaiying lives in Rugao, Jiangsu province, which is renowned as one of the c…

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