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nightwing1240

(1,996 posts)
Sun Jan 22, 2023, 06:20 AM Jan 2023

101-year-old Woman Reveals Her Secret to Longevity is Dancing Every Day

This 101-year-old woman says the secret to keeping herself young and healthy includes daily ballet moves on the barre.

Dinkie Flowers is one of the oldest women in the UK and is eager to offer her tips for longevity.

“I couldn’t live without dancing and I think it’s what’s kept me young and happy.”

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She started dancing at the age of three, and still teaches lessons at her dance school called Dinkie Flowers Stage School to this day.

“I just love dancing, I always have and I always will. I’d advise anyone—and everyone—to start dancing to keep your body and mind young.

“Everyday I go and dance in the studio. The work you do keeps your body supple.”

Link - https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/101-year-old-woman-reveals-her-secret-to-longevity-is-dancing-daily/
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I would love to meet this fine woman. She has such a great spirit about her and a positive view. A pretty cool name too, Dinkie Flowers. Bless her

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101-year-old Woman Reveals Her Secret to Longevity is Dancing Every Day (Original Post) nightwing1240 Jan 2023 OP
She don't look a samplegirl Jan 2023 #1
She really doesn't look 101 nightwing1240 Jan 2023 #2
Dance, Dance, Dance Live by The Steve Miller Band at The Kodak Theater old as dirt Jan 2023 #3
If you asked 100 centenarians, you would get 100 different answers. Ferrets are Cool Jan 2023 #4
Amazing! Duppers Jan 2023 #5

nightwing1240

(1,996 posts)
2. She really doesn't look 101
Sun Jan 22, 2023, 07:48 AM
Jan 2023

And I agree about exercise. Even a little movement is better than none.

Ferrets are Cool

(21,990 posts)
4. If you asked 100 centenarians, you would get 100 different answers.
Sun Jan 22, 2023, 08:43 AM
Jan 2023

Yes, exercise is important, but the body is a complex organism. No one can single out ONE thing that assists in longevity.

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