The 111-year-old's secret: tips for a long, healthy life!

John Alfred Tinniswood is currently the oldest living man in the world at an impressive 111 years and 223 days. This was officially confirmed by Guinness World Records after Juan Vicente Pérez passed away. Tinniswood, born on August 26, 1912 in Liverpool, survived two world wars and currently lives in a nursing home in Southport. He was married to his wife Blodwen for 44 years, who died in 1986. This marriage resulted in four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Tinniswood is described as a “big chatterbox” and shows remarkable independence. He can get out of bed without help, listens to the radio and manages his own finances. When asked how it feels to be the oldest man in the world, he replied: “No different”. He doesn't follow any special diet plan but enjoys fish and chips every Friday. He also doesn't smoke and rarely drinks alcohol.

Tips for a long life

In an interview, Tinniswood explained how he reached his old age. One of his key pieces of advice is to do everything in moderation. He also emphasizes the importance of getting along with people and broadening your horizons. Tinniswood emphasizes that you should do your best, no matter the situation. He attributes his old age to “pure luck” and says there’s not much you can do about the length of your life.

He also gives advice to improve the quality of life by emphasizing that people's differences should be used to avoid problems. According to his experience, research links a positive attitude, sense of community and purpose with longer lifespan. Composure and down-to-earthness could also be factors for longevity. Tinniswood already expressed in 2022 the importance of broadening your horizons and not always sticking to one thing so as not to end up on a narrow path.

For more information about Tinniswood and its tips for a healthy and long life, read the reports on Chip.de and Focus.de.