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Still going strong at 111 years old, London resident John Alfred Tenniswood is recorded as the oldest living man in the world. His birthday falls August 26 1912 which many documentaries report as only a few months after the sinking of the Titanic. According to AP News, Tenniswood had not only lived through two world wars but he was even recruited into the British Army Pay Corps during World War II. He currently resides in Southern England, having given birth to his daughter Susan Blodwen in 1943 and serving as a bank accountant until 1972.
Last week, Tenniswood was interviewed by the aforementioned AP News where he discussed the secret to his longetivity: “It’s all about moderation, luck, and a strong diet”, says Tenniswood. He then goes on to discuss his complete abstinence from alcohol and cigarettes. “They say every one cigar lowers life expectancy by 24 minutes”, notes Tenniswood. “Also, If you drink too much or eat too much or walk too much-you’re going to suffer eventually”.
“Ultimately, it’s pure luck”, he continues. “You either live long or you live short and there’s not much you can do about it. However, a healthy diet can certainly make a difference. Every Friday, I eat a supper of fish and chips. They’re high in protein and relatively low in calories. Moderation is crucial”.
Currently, the oldest living woman at 117 years old is Maria Branyas in Spain. She also sets the record for the oldest living person followed closely by the death of Venezuelan resident Juan Perez (114 years) and Gisaburo Sonobe from Japan (112 years). A good life is what you make of it so stay strong!
