119-Year-Old Loved Sugary Drinks—What Was the Secret to Her Longevity?

119-Year-Old Loved Sugary Drinks—What Was the Secret to Her Longevity?
Japanese supercentenarian Kane Tanaka passed away at the age of 119. The picture shows Tanaka celebrating her official certification as the “World's Longest Living Person” by Guinness World Records on March 9, 2019 in Fukuoka Prefecture. JIJI PRESS/AFP via Getty Images
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Kane Tanaka was the world’s longest living person, as verified by Guinness World Records. The Japanese woman sadly passed away just recently on April 19, 2022, at the age of 119. Contrary to common health beliefs, this supercentenarian never abstained from any food, as she enjoyed drinking canned coffee and carbonated drinks every day. Doctors say they believe that three major factors contributed to her unusual longevity.

The Life of Kane Tanaka

Kane Tanaka was born on January 2, 1903 (i.e. the 36th year of the Meiji era). She celebrated her 119th birthday on January 2, this year. She had lived through five Japanese eras, from the Meiji to the Reiwa era, under five generations of emperors.
Kane Tanaka in 1923.
Kane Tanaka in 1923.
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