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The Village of Long Life
ABC News
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many of his peers who routinely live into their 90s and longer, Tadanao
Takahashi, 93, is in good health. Japanese researchers think this
phenomenon may be connected to the local diet. (ABCNEWS.com)
Nov. 2 - Every morning, Hiroshi Sakamoto wakes up and farms his field, usually for about four or five hours a day.
Sakamoto,
who lives in the village of Yuzuri Hara, two hours outside of Tokyo, is
86 years old. But his age by no means makes him the elder statesman of
his village, nor is a daily routine like his uncommon among his peers.
More
than 10 percent of the population of his village is 85 or older - 10
times the American norm. The residents of Yuzuri Hara are not only
living longer, but they are also quite healthy. Rarely do they have any
reason to see a doctor, and they are hardly affected by diseased like
cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer's. Many have even managed to keep their
skin from showing signs of aging. What makes the residents of Yuzuri
Hara even more remarkable is that they are living long, healthy lives -
even those who engage in unhealthy activities.
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