She died on Tuesday, at the age of 116, only one of eight people recognized by the Guinness World Records to have lived that long.Her son Sidney said his mother had her hair done Tuesday morning by a stylist at the assisted-living center where she had lived for the past 11 years but began to have trouble breathing.She died later in her room, peacefully, he said.
When asked for her secret to a long life, Cooper told the Guinness website earlier this year: “I mind my own business. And I don’t eat junk food.” Besse Cooper gained the distinction of being oldest living human from Guinness World Records in January 2011.
Besse Cooper is survived by four children, 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
May her soul rest in peace.
RIP, pray we all live that long!
ReplyDeleteeh ya, she started having breathing problems after making her hair? She'd have left it o!
ReplyDeleteWow, only 8 people have reached that age from the Guinness Book of World Records? I should be the 9th by God's grace ... if Jesus tarries!
ReplyDeleteshe should have left the hair, really
ReplyDeleteI always thot junk food had a vital role to play in shortening our life spans
ReplyDeleteEating less meat also helps - vegetarians tend to have less issues
ReplyDeleteYeah, Dr. also exercise and adequate sleep helps to live longer
ReplyDeleteWow, really learning from your comments, guys. keep it coming ...
ReplyDeleteEating right also helps us to live longer. However, activities that over-work our liver n lungs should be minimized - stuff like excessive drinking and smoking
ReplyDeleteIntake fresh food, eat frugally, drink wholesome liquids, abstain from stimulants and sedatives, and have a bowel movement once a day.
ReplyDeleteLimit sugar intake: Most of the excess sugar is stored as fat in your body, which elevates cancer risk and can suppress your immune function. When study subjects were given sugar, their white blood cell count decreased significantly for several hours afterward. This held true for a variety of types of sugar, including fructose, glucose, honey and orange juice. In another study, rats fed a high-sugar diet had a substantially elevated rate of breast cancer compared to rats on a normal diet. To live long, draw sweetness from other aspects of your life.
ReplyDeleteeat salt moderately too. Sea salt is the best as the common table salt has been processed and it contains mainly sodium chloride.
ReplyDeleteIt is also important to balance salt intake with potassium to ensure proper nerve and muscle function; potassium-rich foods include leafy vegetables, soy, whole grains, potatoes, bananas, and most fruits.
ReplyDeleteMushrooms: Many mushrooms, particularly shiitake, maitake, reishi, and wood ear, have superb anti-aging properties. Depending on the type, they may contain polysaccharides, sterols, coumarin, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that boost immune function, lower bad cholesterol, regulate blood sugar, and protect the body from virus and cancer. And you don't have to dig for them in the mountains any longer -- they're readily available in your local health or specialty food store.
ReplyDeleteMaintain a high level of personal hygiene, get plenty of fresh air, sunlight and rest, have enjoyable leisure time, satisfying hobbies
ReplyDeleteI'll give you some more hints. Watch this space
ReplyDeleteExercise, meditate, practice balanced refined breathing and yoga, listen to the body's signal of comfort and discomfort
ReplyDeleteWork for a happy marriage, long-term relationship, have ability to laugh easily and to make friends and keep close friends
ReplyDeleteChoose a congenial occupation, go on vacation every year, be optimistic about the future, feel financially secure and live within means
ReplyDeleteDevelop an easygoing personality, cultivate nonviolent behavior, have reverence for life
ReplyDeleteLive in temperate climate, enjoy a reasonable sex life, and get proper medical attention in case of illness
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ReplyDeleteWell done, Angel. Lovely tips for longevity and a healthy life. I've been toying with my life. Now its time to make a u-turn and lead it the right way!!!
ReplyDeleteLive in the present - accept what comes your way, appreciate it, learn from it and let go. Resisting the natural flow of things causes negative emotions
ReplyDeleteRelinquish external approval, avoid being judgmental, replace fear-motivated behavior with love-motivated one, nurture positive emotions and express them freely
ReplyDeleteAlways know the world outside is a reflection of your deeper intelligence - the real "you" is within
ReplyDeleteMost of all, TRUST and OBEY GOD! Trust you found all my comments useful. Several members of my family live for over 85years. It's as a result of our family tradition of eating right which we all imbibed from childhood. I am currently in my mid 50s. I pray God will grant you all long life, IJN! have agreat day. Angela
ReplyDeleteWelldone angel. I am 'bookmarking' this page.
DeleteE ya! I hope to live that long too*wink*
ReplyDeleteThanks angel for the lecture#smile
ReplyDeleteRIP ma'am
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