ConditionsHealth Real-life longevity secrets from the 90-plus set By Lindsay Moore October 1, 2004 0 comment 0 Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Google + Pinterest Print “I never begrudged anybody. I was never jealous. It wasn’t in my makeup to keep up with the Joneses.” Sadie Blicher, 94, Silver Spring, Maryland “Having a good wife. We’ve been married going on 70 years. We’ve never had a whole lot of hassle. We’ve never had a real fight.”Advertisement Harry Seldin, 95, Baltimore, Maryland “I attribute it to a good marriage and luck.” Herbert Selib, 91, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts “I’ve always been active. I hiked two miles every day into my early 80s, and I’ve always swum.” Ruth Wenger, 97, Owatonna, Minnesota “I have stayed active all my life. I bowled until I was 80, and I worked in my husband’s business until I was 85.” Esther Klein, 96, Nashville, Tennessee “I don’t know whether it’s my genes or diet. When I was younger, I used to eat a lot of fruit.” Leo Ades, 91, Seaford, Delaware “I don’t smoke. I don’t eat too much—I never go away from a meal feeling full. And I don’t eat too much dessert.” Marion Jacobsen, 97, Minneapolis, Minnesota “I was never a carouser. I do drink, but not in excess.” Eugene Grazzini, Sr., 90, Winter Haven, Florida “It’s best not to have too many worries.” Gerta Wertheim, 93, Bloomington, Indiana —J.R.L. 0 comment 0 Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Google + Pinterest Print Lindsay Moore Related Posts Go Low February 1, 2003 When to check cholesterol December 1, 2004 Easy, natural ways to stay healthy during winter November 12, 2014 Are You Allergic To Your Town? May 1, 2003 Across the Ages May 14, 2025 9 natural ways to ease PMS February 28, 2013 Top 10 ways to boost kids’ health December 15, 2010 Sleeping Beauty November 28, 2022 Natural approaches to mild depression October 28, 2014 Finally! An FDA ban on trans fat—and where... June 19, 2015 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.