One Brazilian-born individual has just recently broken the record for the oldest living man on Earth, and he has revealed the unexpected 'secret' as to how he's managed to survive for so long.
Death is something that no human can beat despite the protestations of some, as while rich people can try out experimental 'life-extending' pills that could lead to the zombie apocalypse, others rely on a number of different tricks.
One infamous biohacker has made a name for himself on social media for trying to cheat death, as he not only injects himself with the plasma of his much younger son, but he even studies and tracks his own erections, claiming that it's the key to a longer life.
Those who have actually lived beyond 100 often rely on far simpler means though, and while some of their secrets might be unexpected in the grand scheme of things, they're actually something that the average person can rely on to keep on going as the years pass by.
As reported by the Mirror, João Marinho Neto recently became the world's oldest man last November when the previous record holder John Tinniswood passed away at the age of 112.
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João Neto claimed the title after that, being 112 years and 52 days when Tinniswood died, and recently celebrated his 113th birthday on October 5, marking another staggering achievement.
He's not just the oldest man currently living on Earth, but he also ranks 26th on the list of the oldest men in history, being just under a year from breaking into the top 10 and roughly three more years from overtaking Jiroemon Kimura in the number one spot.
While he's still comparatively a way off the oldest living woman – as England's Ethel Caterham is over three years older than João Neto – his achievement is nevertheless incredibly impressive, and we even know the supposed 'secret' behind his long life.
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According to the man himself, the reason why he's been able to live for so long is because he's always had loved ones nearby, and that he has been consistently surrounded with 'good people' for his entire life.
While that's not necessarily as quantifiable as what many people might hope, it perhaps always shows that there's no secret treatment, food, or activity that ensures a longer life, and often all it takes is a positive outlook and happiness to remain as fulfilled as João Neto appears to be.
If you're looking for something a little more concrete to add into your daily routine though you might want to look towards 117-year-old Maria Branyas Morera, who owed her long life to her yoghurt obsession before she recently passed away — albeit with a handy dose of excellent genes according to doctors and scientists.