Things have come a long way since 1897.
That's when renowned physician James Sawyer released his findings after studying longevity factors from across the globe.
He then confided his recipe for reaching 100 to a Birmingham audience.
But could these suggestions be applied to the present day? In an era where current generations are now expected to live to 120 and older, could these pointers help us out even more?
Let's see how these apply to you. Here they are:
- Eight hours sleep
- Sleep on your right side
- Keep your bedroom window open all night
- Have a mat to your bedroom door
- Do not have your bedstead against the wall
- No cold tub in the morning, but a bath the temperature of the body
- Exercise before breakfast
- Eat little meat, and see that it is well cooked
- (For adults) Drink no milk
- Eat plenty of fat to feed the cells which destroy disease germs
- Avoid intoxicants, which destroy those cells
- Daily exercise in the open air
- Allow no pet animals in your living rooms; they are likely to carry about disease germs
- Live in the country if you can
- Watch the three Ds: drinking water, damp, drains
- Have change of occupation
- Take frequent and short holidays
- Limit your ambition
- Keep your temper
I ticked off 5/6 of them. How'd you get on? I think the 8hrs sleep is a myth nowadays.
On this morning's Dermot and Dave, the team explored these rules to a longer life. It didn't bode too well for them either.
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