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Expert shares secret of ‘a long and happy life’ with GB News as worlds oldest woman crowned at 115
Fitness expert Diana Moran has shared her exclusive insights with GB News on the secrets to living “a long and happy life” as Britain’s Ethel Caterham is crowned the world’s oldest person at 115.
Ethel’s long life has spanned six monarchs and 27 prime ministers, as well as two world wars and numerous historical events.
Speaking to GB News Moran, 85, explained: “I’d like to think that she’s kept herself both physically and mentally active over all that time, because those are the most important rules: not to slow down or become set in your ways.
“I personally find that being with young people keeps my mind active and helps me stay up to date with what’s going on, as well as listening to something like GB News.”
Diana Moran shared her insights into longevity
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When asked by presenter Emily about the importance of maintaining relationships for elderly people who often “face loneliness,” Moran opened up about her personal grief.
The 85-year-old said: “You’re asking me at a very difficult time because I’ve just lost my partner of ten years, Robin.
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“I’m in the process of grieving, and what’s happening is that all my friends and family are coming to see me. That is one of the secrets to growing older and happier.
“Because you can keep up to date with younger people. And then old friends will set you challenges, like ‘come and see us,’ ‘come and travel,’ or ‘let’s talk about the gardening we’re doing,’ or ‘how are the pets?’
“These sorts of things can help keep us young and stop us from getting sad, but also from becoming set in our ways.”
This advice aligns with Ethel’s own approach to life, as she previously told the Salisbury Journal it was important to “say yes to every opportunity” and “have a positive mental attitude”.
Ethel herself has shared her own secrets to longevity over the years. When asked on her 115th birthday about her secret to a long life, she replied: “Never arguing with anyone. I listen and I do what I like!”
In 2020, she told BBC Radio Surrey: “I’ve taken everything in my stride, the highs and lows.”
Two years later, she reflected on what truly matters: “Family is the most important thing in life, to be able to leave memories with your children and grandchildren.”
“Possessions don’t matter a bit in the end – all you need is someone to look after you.”
Ethel’s long life has spanned six monarchs and 27 prime ministers,
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When Ethel was born, women in the UK were still nine years away from being given the vote.
She is now the oldest British person ever, according to the “Oldest in Britain” database.
Last August, she celebrated her 115th birthday with a letter from King Charles congratulating her on a “truly remarkable milestone”.