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 Moms start babies early with herbal remedies, study... May 7, 2011 Osteoporosis Prevention Guide: Supplements August 1, 2001 Eat, drink and be merry December 1, 2001 Cancer Prevention Guide: Diet August 1, 2001 Sleep solutions February 1, 2011 Herbs for heart health February 1, 2004 Boost your diet with foods rich in probiotics... January 1, 2008 Enhance your RX July 1, 2005 Melanoma: What you need to know May 20, 2018 BPA-free canned seafood January 16, 2009 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.