Caught two world wars: an 114-year-old woman called a habit that changes life

Elizabeth Francis from the United States ranks fifth among the oldest people on the planet and is included in the Super Long List. 114-year-old Elizabeth Francis from Houston, who recently officially became the oldest American, shared the secret of a long and happy life. Today writes more about it. Francis was born on July 25, 1909, 11 years before the granting of suffrage. The woman survived two world wars, an epidemic of Spanish flu 1918 and a Covid-19 pandemic.

According to Longeviquest rating, it now ranks fifth among the oldest people on the planet, and is included in the list of supervisors - people over 110 years. By the way, the previous record holder among Americans, 116-year-old Edie Chekkarelli of California, died on February 22 this year. "This is not my secret of longevity, but the blessing of the Lord. I just thank God for living," Francis says.

According to her granddaughter, 68-year-old Etel Harrison, the grandmother has some memory problems and cannot walk, but is conscious and recognizes relatives. She now lives with her 94-year-old daughter Dorothy Williams. Harrison sees several reasons for her grandmother's longevity. First, it is a healthy homemade food-many fresh vegetables and fruits. Second, an active lifestyle.

By the age of 90, Francis regularly walked, and also actively participated in public life and loved to communicate with people. "Try to do the best for other people that you can. Love everyone," - reveals Ms. Elizabeth's happy life. Earlier, Focus wrote about 100-year-old Gudman Shirley, which now lives in Sarasota, Florida, USA). This woman can give young people at her good age, she is very energetic and fun. Yoga, dancing and chocolate after eating every day help her in shape.