Comments on: More centenarians in Nova Scotia

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 15:23:55 +0000

I’ve known your grandmother for over 30 years — she used to be my mother-in-law actually and so now you know who I am — I was researching people over 100 and accidently came across your article — I also found one which Associated Press reports that there are 4635 persons in NS over the age of 100 — the worldwide number is 340,000 – so far “G” is still a rarity — and she’s lovely.

By: gifted typist

gifted typist — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:31:19 +0000

Barbara, you’re welcome anytime, but I’m warning you, there are warts!

Dick, you will definitely live a long life if this is your criteria.

Chris, my grandmother lived a pretty clean life, went to church, never smoked, might have had a sip of wine every now and then. She used to fix the meat and potatoes meal at noon and when went to be early and rose early. And she’s still here.

By: Chris Campbell

Chris Campbell — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:12:07 +0000

It’s remarkable that your grandmother has passed the century mark and is still around. Those are great genes and you are so lucky.
I think that Nova Scotia’s slow lifestyle helps and maybe there is something in the fog as well that preserves us a bit more.

By: Dick

Dick — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:09:51 +0000

I like to think that longevity can be achieved by throwing everything at your body when you are young (bacteria, viruses, junk food, alcohol, smoke, dust, etc…). Your physiology responds by building a tough machine. After one has achieved “machine” status then they can graduate to healthy eating, exercise, and rest.
If I’m right i should live well into my 140′s.

By: barbara

barbara — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:47:34 +0000

Your grandmother is in better shape than I am! Can I join your family?