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Posted On: October 24th 2026, 08:03 pm
Ethel Caterham was born in 1909. At 117, she is the oldest living person on Earth.
She survived COVID at 110, drove until she was 97, and was still playing bridge after 100.
Her habits:
1. She never argues: “I listen and I do what I like.”
2. She takes the highs and the lows in her stride
3. She stayed independent for decades
4. She said yes to adventure, moving to India at 18
5. She still tries new things, even at 117
Genes likely play a part too: her sister lived to 104.
Which one do you need more of?
Follow @longevityyguide for daily tips on how to increase your lifespan and healthspan.
Sources: Guinness World Records (2026); AP via ABC News (2026); CNN (Aug 2026)
Not medical advice.
She survived COVID at 110, drove until she was 97, and was still playing bridge after 100.
Her habits:
1. She never argues: “I listen and I do what I like.”
2. She takes the highs and the lows in her stride
3. She stayed independent for decades
4. She said yes to adventure, moving to India at 18
5. She still tries new things, even at 117
Genes likely play a part too: her sister lived to 104.
Which one do you need more of?
Follow @longevityyguide for daily tips on how to increase your lifespan and healthspan.
Sources: Guinness World Records (2026); AP via ABC News (2026); CNN (Aug 2026)
Not medical advice.
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