Japanese Kane Tanaka is the most adult woman in the world. This is evidenced by the official entry in the Guinness Book of Records, made on March 9 this year. Kane was born prematurely, on January 2, 1903, in the city of Kazuki (Japan). Currently, the woman’s hometown is called Fukuoka.
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Thanks to technological breakthroughs and advances in medicine, people have begun to live longer. Nevertheless, the longest-living inhabitants of the planet who have reached 80 years of age, retaining memory and peace of mind, consider their age and ability to think sensibly a blessing from above.
Guinness World Records Association travels the world, looking for people with unique talents, abilities and physical characteristics. The Japanese woman, who became the champion of the Book of Records, shared her secrets of longevity with representatives of this organization.
Longevity tips are simple and, most importantly, anyone can duplicate them. The secrets of Kane Tanaka's long life are the ability to be as happy as possible, to live and enjoy life in all its manifestations. That is what the Japanese record holder did, despite the everyday turmoil and state of health.
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The story of the oldest woman in the world
At 116 years old, Kane experienced many adversities. But, despite her advanced age and health problems, the Japanese woman is still as happy as possible. She was the youngest, seventh child in the family, and as a child realized: in order to be happy, she must create her own big family.
Like many other Japanese women of the time, Kane met her husband, Hideo Tanaka, on their wedding day. At the time of his acquaintance, Hideo was a co-owner of a family business for the production and sale of traditional Japanese sweets - Udon wheat noodles and mochi (rice dough made from ground rice). The couple gave birth to four beautiful children.
In 1937, Hideo was called up for military service and Kane had to conduct business alone. While her husband was not at home, the woman polished rice, cooked rice cakes, took care of her husband’s children and mother.
Military service is a great honor for Japanese families, so Kane fully supported her eldest son Nobuo, when in 1943 he was offered to do military service. Unfortunately, Nobuo was captured and returned home only in 1947, after the end of World War II.
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Kane continued to work in a candy store until she retired at the age of 63. All this time, the woman had to be the head of the family and often experience stress.
Main secrets of Kane Tanaka
Kane is convinced that without a large family, she would not have lived such a long and happy life. “When you have positive family dynamics, living is easy, ” she says. One of the main causes of premature death, the oldest woman in the world considers undetected heart disease caused by stress.
The oldest woman in the world is convinced that the most important secrets of her longevity are devotion and the ability to hope for the best, no matter what. But there are other secrets that the 166-year-old Japanese woman entrusted to employees of the Guinness World Records Association.
The first longevity tip from Kane Tanaka
Every new day, Kane begins at six in the morning. An early awakening, the Japanese is sure, allows the body to wake up correctly and prepare for the upcoming day cares. “If you have to fuss in the morning, increase your morning time. By accustoming yourself to wake up early, you will see how smoothly your affairs will go throughout the day, ”says the long-lived woman.
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According to medical statistics, most older people with serious health problems die shortly before sunrise. Awakening at this critical time, a person gives himself the opportunity to cope with a painful condition.
The second tip of the oldest Japanese woman
Kane encourages people who want to live long to constantly train their brain. All her life she read a lot and studied mathematics. “Your brain is a muscle that needs training. Solve crossword puzzles, take part in quizzes, collect puzzles, ”advises the world's most adult woman.
A rare senior citizen living in the Land of the Rising Sun is not keen on gymnastics for the brain. Japanese neurologists are developing for those over 70 special programs and courses that help improve memory and develop the ability to concentrate.
The third tip of the long-lived record holder
Kane never tire of reminding others of the importance of always being active and communicative. The Japanese herself loves to play board games and does it so well that she calls herself an expert. Her favorite game is Othello. The roles of Kane's gaming partners are usually assigned to the staff of the boarding house in which she currently lives. “To make friends, you can start going to the gym, attending cooking classes, or enrolling in a book club, ” recommends the Japanese.
