Fact Checking 100-Year-Old’s Health Advice

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[@XOXheartErin]

That women saying "but they died first" me made genuinely burst out laughing

[@mintegral1719]

Lady has survived solely on Dr. Pepper and sass

[@rangerracc]

me too man i literally laughed so damn loud shes such a mood

[@AIHumanEquality]

She took trusting your Doctor to a different level.

[@FTZPLTC]

I guess the secret of longevity is spite. "I'm going to keep on living, just to mess with you."

[@dynogamergurl]

I remember laughing then and now😂 what a spirited lady

[@elvispressplay7735]

If I live to be over 100 years old I'm going to tell people something ridiculous like, "I eat a fresh pine cone everyday and I never poop on Sundays."

[@JohanPijn]

😂😂

[@kitty79er]

slay

[@msaijay1153]

Don't you dare poop on the Lord's Day! 😆😊

[@MelB868]

@@msaijay1153that's crazy poop any day or time you need too

[@manikandankarthik4215]

lmaooo

[@amp7980]

My job has me talking to elderly people every day. I love meeting people in their 90s and a few were over 100. The one consistent thing I've seen is they are stubborn. They want to keep doing the things that bring them joy and won't let age get in the way. Guy loses the use of his legs and at 95 I watched him transfer himself from chair to wheelchair on his own better than most middle aged people.

[@THErealOGse]

All well and good. Thing is their adamant advice and even admonishing evidence based medicine because something works for them is nuts. I'm not about to trust a woman who drinks 3 doctor peppers a day with any medical advice. She got lucky.

[@tatiana4050]

100 year old I met say key to long life is not whining. She sadly didn't live to 101

[@amp7980]

@@THErealOGse my comment had nothing to do with that. It was just a mindset common to them. A lot of the ones I talked to credited not smoking or drinking, having a healthy diet, or regular light exercise for their long lives. Totally reasonable things.

[@johnfijnvandraat]

From my time volunteering at a seniors center it's that they have something to live for grandkids, great grandkids, a spouse, a life long mission amongst many more. So by the age of twelve I knew I needed one and it came to me when I was sixteen I'm now twenty three and I'm faithfully working towards it not to extend my life but because it's what I was born to do

[@amp7980]

@SomeRandomWordsHere_MrMr you're way over thinking this. I was given my anecdotal experience. But on the flip side some people become so afraid of moving cause what if they fall that they just stop moving and don't last much longer after that. Then again falling and being helpless on the floor for over a day until someone finds you. Sometimes multiple days is a reality for some people. Getting old is a different experience for everyone and a handful of people actually get to enjoy it. Most people dont

[@AliciaYPhoenix]

My grandma is 97, still going. Her secret? Take walks, keeps busy by cleaning, cooking, and reading, eats well... you know... common sense stuff... She does drink one glass of wine each night with dinner, but I highly doubt she'd say it's her secret. She along with everyone else in the family are certain it's because she keeps active physically and mentally. She still volunteers at local resale shops too.

[@IloveJesus777j77]

Jesus is coming back. Believe He died for your sins and rose again then repent to be saved.For it is written, As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to Me, and every tongue shall confess to God [acknowledge Him to His honor and to His praise].

[@TheACTIONZ]

​@@IloveJesus777j77 you've been saying that for a thousand years, stop the cap brother, educate yourself and learn biology, psychology, maths and all the important stuff that actually make sense.

[@arvindrueben]

​@@IloveJesus777j77 "says the Lord"??? I think it's the people who wrote the Bible whoi said that. And don't come at me with prophets saying stuff. If you get your knowledge from fiction, which is what the Bible and any other religious texts are, then you have no right to be a part of any conversation regarding science. Imagine if people 200 years from now considered Harry Potter or Percy Jackson to be religious texts. Same thing, same difference. Jesus isn't coming anytime soon, and the faster you get that through your head, the healthier the life you'll have.

[@clan_barbalax4031]

@@arvindrueben Much of the Bible, (as well as other so called 'religious texts' describing similar events), has been verified when cross-referenced with historical documents from areas related to the stories, so at the very least it isn't entirely fiction. There's even verifiable evidence in roman texts that Jesus lived and was crucified, and on some accounts rose a few days later, which makes it seem more plausible he would return. Not to mention the geological evidence of biblical events, seen in 'is Genesis History?' and 'The Naked Archaeologist', there's actually a fair bit of scientific evidence backing the events described in the Bible. Maybe you should read it more Arvin, it could teach you to be more loving to others, do you know the gospel?

[@Random-ob7dc]

@@arvindrueben That conclusion of yours only works if you accept the premise of all religious texts being fiction. You should see the obvious flaw in that.

[@CH3rrysrequim]

My father is a neurosurgeon and I always love listening to his stories as a middle schooler interested in becoming a doctor. He's told me that he's once operated on a man that was 102 yrs old!! He lived unsurprisingly knowing how awesome my dad is.

[@greyflowerzz]

the dr pepper lady saying "two doctors told me 'if you keep drinking this youll die' but they died first" will always make me laugh so hard

[@andrewholdredge5197]

You YNt hoping Nestor grandma 👵 🙏 the medal and her husband will have the

[@zsuzsuspetals]

It was a funny comment but I have a hard time believing that not one but two doctors said Dr. Pepper would make her die. I can't a doctor saying something like that unless a person is drinking a case a day. 😛

[@DasUhMAZIN]

⁠@@zsuzsuspetalsI doubt they said it would literally kill her from the soda, but can certainly see them saying it could cause health issues with her blood sugar, her kidneys, or her heart that could cause or contribute to her death

[@Midala87]

I believe the Dr. Pepper helped as in that was at least extra calories that she wouldn't be getting otherwise. One thing I am scared of happening which is inevitable is the digestive system shutting down. As people get older they stop consuming as much food because they don't feel hungry and I believe that leads to them getting weaker. Dr. Pepper is at least an easy form of caloric intake. It might not be the best choice but at least it's something.@@DasUhMAZIN

[@be.A.b]

I’ve heard old people seriously say that the only reason they are still alive is because of all the preservatives they eat lol

[@kamimiller1193]

My grandmother died at 98. She was a burger eating, bbq, Dr. Pepper drinking Texan till she dropped. I think the key is straight up just being happy and loving self.

[@dimitrisskar4174]

the key is to read science and ur granny aint science but happy she lived gud life

[@DivinesLegacy]

Vast majority of people who live long just eat whatever tf they want. Depriving yourself of what you want shortens your life. You want donuts? Eat donuts. You want coke? Drink coke. Pizza? Eat pizza. Just don’t overconsume and you should be fine. I’ve been eating “junk food” all my life and I’m perfectly healthy. A lot of it is just genetics.

[@dimitrisskar4174]

@@DivinesLegacy source: trust me bro

[@DivinesLegacy]

@@dimitrisskar4174 the obesity rate is skyrocketing sources don’t matter because clearly they would all be wrong. You can’t lose weight unless you’re happy. And nobody is happy eating kale and other boring whole foods. I’m not claiming to have the answer, I’m just telling people that you can eat whatever food you want and not die or be unhealthy because of it, as was stated on one of dr Mike’s videos, there’s nothing intrinsically wrong with junk food. The problem is that they are just really good, that being said if you don’t overconsume them then you should be fine.

[@baishihua]

​@@DivinesLegacythe problems do start to present themselves real fast after around 65 years old though. It is a trade off, the happiness of eating what you like may offset its relatively unhealthy ingredients to some degree.

[@26mandys]

Genetics are huge. My grandmother was one of six children. One had a heart attack at 75; the other 5 all lived to be over 97 and two lived to be over 100. Their mother was 97 when she died. Their spouses and children also mostly lived into their 90’s with the exception of cancer. No dementia No strict dietary things that I know of. I will say this, my grandmother put butter on everything. She put it on ham sandwiches. She even put it on cake. She would butter her cake like other people butter bread. Very healthy until her heart wore out. Extremely sharp mentally. She died at 99

[@sameaston9587]

That's what I'm thinking. If someone hits the 100 mark, they won the genetic jackpot. Their bodies are predestined to handle recreational drugs and junk food better than the most of us.

[@B-SybrZaku-ThendHaloAirsofting]

@@sameaston9587and I’d say if you win that lottery and on top of that being healthy about your life you could break a record

[@vibrantgleam]

I've had relatives live in their 80's and 90's. But it seriously depends on your lifestyle as well.

[@knux5796]

mmmm butter on everything. now thats the way to live life😂

[@hopegold883]

Exactly I’m a vegan. But, dude, it’s not gonna make you a centenarian.

[@nikkiewhite476]

My husband's Nana lived to be 101. She had lost her vision and walked well with a walker. Covid got her... She never caught the virus it was the lock down. She wasn't allowed to leave her room so no more socializing with the other residents. She couldn't see and was so lonely she simply gave up.

[@margaretqueenofscots9450]

Aw, that’s so sad 😢

[@T1ny_J1mmy]

My great grandma was 106 when she died.

[@AlanKelly-nm9lx]

yup they killed a lot of people with their mass psychosis!

[@JohnLasseter-ct5in]

Back to another round of BS stories

[@SrFenixify]

​@@JohnLasseter-ct5in You didn't like it so it's BS. Very smart.

[@gabesandvig7532]

My grandmas aunt, Helen Sandvig, from Fargo ND was 112 years young when she passed in 2023. I remember a few years before that, I was at a family reunion. I was sitting next to her when she slipped off the back of the picnic bench. I jumped up to help but she had already hopped up on her feet and was saying "it's ok" , "I'm fine". She was an amazing person.

[@nylabanana1945]

i looked her up, sounds like a nice women, Sorry for your loss. Quick question it says she passed 2023. Is that correct because you said she passed a few years ago.

[@IloveJesus777j77]

​@@nylabanana1945Jesus is coming back. Believe He died for your sins and rose again then repent to be saved.For it is written, As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to Me, and every tongue shall confess to God [acknowledge Him to His honor and to His praise].

[@KingsleyIII]

She was _this close_ [almost pinches index finger and thumb together] to being a teenager again.

[@gabesandvig7532]

@@KingsleyIII 😅😅👍

[@gabesandvig7532]

@@nylabanana1945 i thought it was a few years ago, I guess it was just last year

[@HalloweenYearRound]

That Dr. Pepper lady definitely showed up to those two doctors' funerals smugly drinking a Dr. Pepper!

[@karma1507]

That would honestly be one of the biggest flexes you can have in life

[@raeperonneau4941]

😂

[@oscah_whisky]

This is the level of petty I aspire to be...😂🤣😂🤣

[@hellooooo880]

damn so you wanna be as attractive as an over 100 year old granny?? life must be tough for you lol @@oscah_whisky

[@taodivinity1556]

@@oscah_whisky *petty

[@FlatTireForHire]

I feel like “bake bread” is equal to “chop wood, carry water.” Do things every day that keep you active and support quality of life. I’ve worked for a few centenarians and I’m convinced that the key to living that long is making the choice to show up to life. Most of us will still get taken out sooner, but I have never met a centenarian who didn’t have command of their quality of life.

[@muhabbetkusukavun4292]

*Andrew Tate voice* BREATHE AIR.

[@avocados1707]

woahhh

[@Crocoroar]

Jesus this person is centenarian years old! I don't even know how old that is!

[@nightspicer]

@@Crocoroar not "centenarian years old", centenarian is a person that is over 100 years old

[@Buddy330]

I work with a 98 year old WW2 veteran named Carl who's turning 99 in April. He comes in once a week to help clean up and hang out but it's mainly to help stay active which he says helps. He's an amazing man whom I respect whole heartedly.

[@jennawebb4225]

I salute Carl 🫡

[@PROVOCATEURSK]

Did he invade a foreign country? He had no right.

[@oldesertguy9616]

@@PROVOCATEURSK most of the "foreign countries" the US "invaded" in WWII were being occupied by invaders and wanted us to be there. Belgium, France, Phillipines, China, Burma, etc, etc. The local population was being brutalized. Ask the people in Nanking and Antwerp if they wanted us to stay out of their country. I realize you are just trolling, but in the slim chance you are serious, you need to actually read a book.

[@coroconut]

Advanced Happy 99th Birthday to him !!

[@violetnorwen8491]

My great grandfather just passed away in October, he was 98 and still drove, did wood working and carpentry, and still came on adventures ❤ I miss him so dang much, he was truly the kindest and most loving man ive ever known. He survived having 12 kids, and i dont even know how many grand,great grand, and great great grandkids he has! Im so proud to be one of his great grand babies ❤ I pray to God that i will follow in Ma's footsteps and marry someone as amazing as him, and that we have at least 12 kids (I'm hoping for 14) and that we have the longest, most beautiful lives together ❤ I love you Pa, rest in peace with Ma❤

[@violetnorwen8491]

@@user-rx162r I'm taking this as a compliment, so thank you 🥰

[@leafy_5]

Lighting the cigar on the stove is probably the most hazardous part of his life😂😂😂 6:40

[@maxshirley21]

mike’s reaction to hearing the dude spends all day just smoking cigars 😂 plus the stove-lighting method 🤣

[@StonedtotheBones13]

I was legit more concerned with that 😂

[@CarlCarlson-jq3xr]

@@StonedtotheBones13 Its funny because thats EXTREMELY common.

[@OffOfTheCuff]

I was thinking the same thing! But I guess that's why I'm not gonna make it to 109

[@JGWentworth123]

The most hazardous part of his life was the fact that he fought in the Pacific theater during ww2

[@Cynararose]

My husband grandmother is 96, 6-7 years ago her cat died and she was living alone. She hated that. I foster cats and I had this one cat I knew she was meant for her. I’ve never felt so strongly about someone needing a certain cat. So I kept her until she was out of the kitten stage (she didn’t want all that kitten craziness) and when she was ready I brought it to her. It changed her life, she was excited to be home with her and her kitty. She just moved into a retirement community because she didn’t want to cook for herself anymore, but she still has her kitty with her. If she couldn’t have brought her she wasn’t going. Those two are wonderful and having a ball in their new home. Her kitty always has a home with us if and when the time comes. Sorry it’s so long I can talk forever about how amazing this woman is.

[@thatonegirlelaine]

Aww, that's so sweet, and so kind of you to do!

[@IarwainBen-adar]

Bless you and bless this woman

[@misanthrophex]

That's not long though

[@CJSmallz41]

My great grandmother had breast cancer in her 70s. She got a double mastectomy and they got all the cancer. She continued to live her life, going on cruises and trips with her friends, got her license renewed at 95. She moved from Washington State to Oklahoma in 2013 when my dad was sick and he was 99. He turned 100 on January 3rd and died on June 30th 2014. She lived a full happy life.

[@MeganKugs]

That’s absolutely wonderful! She sounds like an incredible lady 😊. I am a bit confused though, if I’m reading it correctly your father died in 2014 at 100? How old was your great grandmother when she passed? (Or I’m getting this all wrong and it was your great grandmother who passed at 100.) Either way, I’m sorry for your losses but so very very happy that you got to enjoy life with them in it 💜 and that they got to enjoy long happy lives with you in theirs.

[@suomynonaanonymous]

What did she eventually die from?

[@CJSmallz41]

@@suomynonaanonymous old age

[@clobre_]

​@@MeganKugsid guess they meant to say she because their dad cannot be about the same age as their great grandmother lol

[@xalynkx]

Loise Signore (107) has the best comment... "never marry"... we need good ppl, not toxic ppl... perfect for valentines day !❤!

[@kyt-nh1ef]

Smoking and dr. pepper oldies just tell me living long is 90% genetics/luck

[@Llama_charmer]

Yeah exactly, they lived to that age in spite of that fact not because of it

[@AndreaCaligiuri589]

I like how you said you don’t want to take away that joy. I think we need more doctors like that. My old doctor retired and I will never forget her telling me to always tell her when a medication or lifestyle change is taking away my fun

[@danieldaley988]

Hello, Dr. Mike. I just want to say I have been watching your videos for years. You are partly responsible for my interest in the medical field. Thank you for passing your knowledge to the masses.

[@Breelyland]

Hes amazing 🤩

[@lisamcfatter9234]

I just love his advise too. I'm newer to his channel myself.

[@boonski]

I was in Dollarama (A dollar store) a few months ago and there was a little old lady in line in front of me. I heard the woman she was with say "Grandma, you're 103 sit down," She replied with "My stuff is sitting there! What do you expect me to do? I don't need to." In response to her walker thing she had (That she honestly didn't need) Hearing this I say, "Excuse me Ma'am. I couldn't help overhear, you're 103?" "Yes young man I am!" "I swear you don't look a day older than, I don't mean to be rude here but, 70." (I was super truthful here) "Why thank you young man. I'm still kicking and will be for a long while!" 103, didn't look older than 70, and was telling off her Granddaughter.

[@shakeyj4523]

For some reason, once your hair turns gray, people start talking to you like a little child. I think it makes people grumpy.

[@thelegioncollective]

You aren't the judge on if she really needs her walking aid or not. Do you mean a wheeled walker or something else? I'm only 32 and need a wheeled walker.

[@boonski]

@@thelegioncollective I say that because I saw her and her granddaughter in the mall (Dollarama is in the mall) 15 minutes later and was walking perfectly fine without it.

[@gimygaming8655]

Now you got my curiosity, I wish I could see her cause now I'm curious as to how good she looked 😳

[@boonski]

@@gimygaming8655 Have you ever seen Grandma Shirley aka Skyrim Grandma? Fairly similar to her.

[@hkandm4s23]

My grandma is currently 102, about to turn 103. At 100 she moved across the country for the first time ever to come live with my mom, but lived on her own till 98. Crazy stuff.

[@kkami.kkomi.h]

oh my goodness..

[@marygranke204]

I'm so glad that you pointed out that we can't just take certain studies and base our facts on but all of the studies because studies can be biased. Great information.

[@BastianHyldahlFilms]

My grandma was 96 when she passed. She was clear headed and happy until the very end. She didnt eat super healthy and smoked and drinked for 30+ years. What I think was the longevity factor was in part good genes but also a joy for life and loving those around her. I miss that woman so much, she was the best person I ever knew. I wish she could see how far I got today. She would be proud ❤

[@dsan17]

For people who lived long and still smokes. I think it would be a bad idea to ask them to stop. The withdrawal alone might be enough to kill them.

[@Kalvain14]

12:08 Correlation is not causation. People with good social lives who also drink live longer. It was discovered that the being social was the cause, not the drinking. Even though both factors were present in this set of people who live longer, the drinking was correlated and not causal with longevity.

[@shakeyj4523]

Yep, Senior Citizens who eat Dodger Dogs at Dodger Stadium are healthier than people who don't eat Dodger Dogs.

[@darkfrost904]

Moreover, Europe has better health care.

[@gimygaming8655]

Currently going through a psychology class in college and this is said perfectly!

[@laurao3274]

I don't drink. Never have. I've had a few people tell me, "But you should. Wine is good for your health."

[@MuskanSingh-kw7ux15]

@@laurao3274 Heard the same thing but a little bit of research and boom.

[@Cube18]

I work in a retire home and there a two men who are turning 105 this year. One of them still get himself ready in the mornings. It takes him time but he still can. His mind is still good, the only thing he has is bad eyesight and bad hearing.

[@temitopeej8407]

My Dad loved his weekend dessert of cake and custard. He had it with brandy every Friday evening. It made him really happy. We just left him to it and his doctor said leave the man alone, he’s doing it in moderation, his overall health is good and we want him to stay as happy as he can be.

[@Albatross4Sure]

I quit smoking in 2007 at age 42. One thought that helped me was telling myself that it doesn't have to be forever. If I really still want to, on my 75th birthday I give myself permission to light one up. If I do live to be 75, I might consider pushing it back to 80 or 85. As long as I'm telling myself maybe someday I can, I find it easier not to.

[@4RILDIGITAL]

It's a great reminder that correlation does not always equal causation and highlights the need for evidence-based advice. Thanks for the informative breakdown!

[@samuelbahij4878]

The reality is that the human body and its health are extremely complex due to countless variables, some of which I'm sure we don't even know about yet. That Dr.Pepper lady lived to 104 drinking lots of soda and that smoker lived to 107, there's no secret. They're just lucky. The variables happened to line up in their favor despite those bad habits. To make an analogy, it's like if one person gambles with every penny they have and they win and get rich, that doesn't mean that gambling with every penny you have is a smart or financially sound thing to do. It just means that person got lucky.

[@benlee3071]

Yeah sometimes you just have good genes that help you live longer even if you have bad habits, sometimes you’ll have bad genes for longevity where having bad habits might not make you live longer

[@KatieBellino]

Good genes for sure. I also think they likely have some extremely healthy habits along with the "bad." For example, the Dr. Pepper lady may get her only sugar from Dr. Pepper and consume minimal fat as well.

[@dark_rit]

Yeah there are countless things that can cause a person to die naturally when it comes to genetics and cells. As we get older our cells deteriorate and aren't able to replicate themselves as well as when we are young that can lead to many issues since we have to replace our cells with new ones periodically and if they don't copy the genetics properly can cause mutations, which can lead to so many things. If that happens with stomach cells for example you can be in a heap of trouble since your stomach is continually burning up your cells and replacing them since that's what stomach acid does.

[@jjbud3124]

Not lucky so much in the normal sense, but in the genes you inherited.

[@hurainsahar]

Your video really struck a chord, Dr. Mike! Listening to the centenarians' advice reminded me of my incredible aunt who's in her 80s. Despite facing breast cancer, raising three kids as a single parent, and enduring a serious accident, she's still going strong with an unwavering willpower. Her resilience teaches us that it's not just about living clean but also about overcoming challenges and adapting to life's curveballs. Thanks for sparking this reflection!

[@KozyFaerie]

They all have a great sense of humor, they know themselves, and do what they love. Very smart to say overindulging in some of the habits they have may not be healthy.

[@2KHunter]

JESUS AND GOD LOVES EVERYONE SO MUCH TURN TO THEM BEFORE ITS TO LATE

[@SadlyBest]

I appreciate how you deal with these things like a real conversation! People forget how to have conversations

[@OffOfTheCuff]

I am 102. My secret? Lying about my age online

[@Myking8257]

I have a resident where I work who is 107 still walking talking she’s still all there greatest woman I’ve ever seen love her so much❤❤

[@rachaelsweeney5855]

I'm in a dr mike hole because I'm sick and he just posted - he can tell I needed a new video! thanks for being some common sense on the internet!

[@FullMetalMary]

Seems like many people who live long also don't seem to have financial worries, they have access to healthcare and/or support/community and usually live in a good area/climate. Less stress gives you a better chance at a longer life!

[@clairer342]

Dr. Mike's analysis of this subject is awesome! I enjoy him cheering on the older people having fun, even if it might not be ideal for the health while simultaneously reminding us that anecdotal evidence should not be accepted as recommendation without thorough research. I don't worry about being anxious the rest of the day after watching his health content. I feel more informed and entertained :)

[@startupset1527]

Be Sessions

[@TickGO]

Mike, I have a slight addiction problem myself, but seeing the compassion you can have for the elderly folk. For real man, if they managed to make to more than a hundred years there's no reason potentially stressing their system out over these little things comparatively, overall, a 20 year old could be dissuaded, but that's really good doctorsmanship my man

[@deliriousdemons0119]

That first one about cancer annoyed me tbh, my dad just lost his 10 year fight with cancer, so those type of claims are so hurtful and dangerous..

[@voidfroze]

Omg the Dr Pepper lady! “They all died first” 😂😂😂

[@ronnieblack26]

But the interesting thing is all the young deaths I heard about personally is of people who were never had any bad habits like alcohol or smoking etc.. it might be a cruel joke from destiny... But I believe living happy no matter what you do is the key. Your mental health plays a big role overall

[@alleycat616]

I think some people just gave luckier genetics. Maybe the younger people that died were unknowingly exposed to some kind of carcinogen. I think some people are just luckier than others. Life isn’t fair. Just got to not take anything for granted and play the hand we are dealt.

[@CasualKillZz]

I wish this wonderful human being was primary healthcare physician, never met such a passionate person who loves and cares for his patients with such honesty 🤙🏻❤️

[@puppypr1nc3]

I used to know a woman who was 110. My dad used to cut her hair. She was always happy and bossing my dad around when he would wash and cut her hair. She was in a nursing home but she was a wonderful woman. She passed away a few years ago. I will never forget her, though.

[@aoifedeborha2420]

That’s such a sweet memory! I’m sure she’d have been glad to know that she made such a positive impact on someone’s life (:

[@voidfroze]

Ooohh I like that subtle smoke effect! 7:36 nice job editor!!

[@chrishughes3405]

Care home I work we have 105 year old man. He still exercises however he can and since losing his sight audiobooks have kept his mind fresh. one of my feel good moments was setting up an alexa for him, melts my heart everytime I hear him ask it some random question about science or nature. Exercise, good diet, lifelong learning and healthy relationships, all with some luck in genetics and a hundred is nothing.

[@MelB868]

A hundred is very old

[@DaisyPitchfork-Picker]

You know what I'm seeing? Each one of them is doing what brings them joy and happiness ❤ I think that's they key to a longer life

[@bluebutterfly654]

Reciently in my country, Greece, a woman claiming by her relatives to be 118 years old broke her hip. -- although her doctors had to accept that her age was 113 years old according some kind of documentation- I should add that accurate birth documentation in Greece were rare so many years ago . Her operation went great according to her doctors with no complications. Another ''sweet '' story that made the news.

[@heatherhelm1626]

I love that you said you wouldnt encourage something that a patient isnt ready or interested in changing. The "why" has to be strong enough to quit or it wont happen❤

[@Sirlopsteropster]

My great grandmother outlived my grandmother. Almost everyone in my fam lived till 90 or more

[@coderanger7708]

I have been diagnosed with IBS by my doctor because all my test reports came back normal but I'm experiencing diarrhoea, constipation, etc. after eating sometimes. I had to stop eating some of my favorite food due to it. I avoid milk products, wheat, corn and all. I wasn't ready for a food habit change but it hit me. It was hard to believe that I got a chronic disease at first because they thought I had Amoebiasis. But seeing this video gave me hope

[@Rafviel]

@Doctor Mike I would love to see a video breaking down stigmas about chronically ill people-especially for the young. I’ve been chronically ill for so long that I often joke with people that “I’ve been feeling fifty since I was fifteen!” I’m sure I speak for many when I say some discussion around this group of people would be really educational and super appreciated.

[@radusegal]

8:45 He looks 60

[@funkkymonkey6924]

What I’ve seen, community is pretty strong. It helps with “Will to live” and people regularly checking on you is one of the most helpful things.

[@joscelynvos5473]

My fave health advice from an old person was from Stan Lee. When asked how he make it to his 90s he simply responded with. "You've ever hear of luck?"

[@Chuck_EL]

As a comic book fan he was awesome Rip Excelsior Stanley Lieber ❤

[@chloemcclane3642]

😂😂😂😂 watching Mike come for an old lady for Scrabble 😂😂😂 gave me life lol

[@toomanykatsu]

AND THE DUST 😂

[@MaeveBowral]

@@toomanykatsu 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥱🥱

[@evilpompom]

This is why I love dr Mike! He tells you the risks but he lets you make the decision. Like, "yes this is bad for you physically, but if it makes you feel better mentally, go for it, in moderation." ❤

[@BiscuitDelivery]

3:48 Nothing can prevent you from living a long life. Except an Apache attack helicopter. An Apache helicopter has machine guns and missiles. It is an unbelievably impressive compliment of weaponry, an absolute death machine!

[@calicat1996]

I had a patient once who was 105 came in with a hip fracture, she had an orif and ended up dying a few weeks later because her body couldn't handle it BUT she came in with it no medical history, only home med was prn tylenol , was mobile didn't use a cane or walker (lost her footing and fell down stairs), overall so incredible. As a nurse I've seen a lot of people in or around 100, I will say quantity isn't worth it if quality isn't there, and the majority don't have that quality but science is still keeping them alive. The ones that are that old though and still doing great it's incredible, I always ask them what they did and they almost all say they always stayed active and kept moving in their daily life

[@RedwoodDeer]

Someone once told me a good diet doesn't consist of what you take away, it's what you add. If you want a cookie, have a cookie but consider adding some veggies or grains as well, so you're still getting what you want but you have more to fill you up and balance the snack

[@dwaynethewokjohnson7773]

That guy at 8:14 looks so young! He doesn’t look a day older than 60! Barely any wrinklrs aswell! Wow!!

[@tor-WX]

fr! if i saw him outside somewhere i would have never guessed he’s 110, he looks so good for that age!

[@lilabean.ster2]

Dr. mike is what I needed right now. Thanks ❤ love you

[@Bad_Wolf_Media]

Around 6:30 in this video: there's a thing I heard watching "The West Wing" that when someone was told to stop smoking because they'll live longer. The response was will I live longer, or will it just feel longer? Just like Dr. Mike says here, saying "yeah, you should consider stopping" is good medical practice/advice, but not making a fight out of it is a damn good approach.

[@xcoder1122]

People need to understand the difference between cause and correlation. The fact that I did something every day in my life and got 100 years old does not mean that I got 100 years old because of that thing. Maybe I got 100 years despite doing that thing and will die at 101, whereas if I had never done that, I had lived up to 130 and set a new world record.

[@loriki8766]

Vitamins DO have a purpose. There are some vitamins that my body does not absorb well despite me eating an excellent diet. My doctor told me to take vitamins and I increased how much I took until my blood tests showed the correct amounts and I felt better.

[@anainesgonzalez8868]

If you have a deficit that is different. In the 90’s everyone believe they wouldn’t get sick and live a better life if they took some vitamins everyday which is simply not true

[@shakeyj4523]

Yeah, I have Celiac and so can't absorb vitamins well. I have to take more then the recommended dose, and sometimes I'm still short.

[@Patzi-l1w]

Hi Doctor Mike, you are looking very well! As we say here in Ireland, “Everything in moderation, including moderation!” And this lady drinking three Dr.Peppers every day isn’t exactly excessive, thirty three yes! I love your videos and having been in the medical field myself I can really appreciate your content! Keep up your good work Doc!👍🏻🤩🙏🏻❤️! Px

[@nickorama-fb2wh]

I'm glad to see you posting again! I missed ya!

[@daveduna1]

If someone is over 80, my opinion (as a non-doctor) is just "you do you". Whatever you're doing has gotten this far. Keep going.

[@RafaelMunizYT]

respect for the doctor for saying he lets his patients do what makes them feel happy. what's the point of living longer if you're not enjoying it?

[@torzimay]

That dr pepper lady is kept alive by spite alone and I aspire to be just like her 😂

[@BrandonChen-sdef123]

"But they died first" I'm DYING

[@joehaddad4945]

no the doctors sure did 💀

[@faithsurface6873]

DR. MIKE! Please do a video asap on how those of us with ADHD can survive and cope with the ADHD medication shortage. I’m almost out of my medicines and I’m really nervous!! We could use your expertise and advice!!

[@JWoodcock]

Richard Overton will always be one of my favorites. Up to 12 cigars and plenty of hhhwhiskey every day 😂

[@charlesbrown4513]

I have a friend who is 103 to be 104 in September… she lived at home until 98 now has an apartment in a supported living. She credits playing bridge and a small glass of Mogan David wine before bed. I will add she has had a very social life, a church goer and absolutely loves life.

[@TheGamingMaple]

MY BOY IS BACK

[@jitendradhaka1624]

Yep

[@WhisperingWempe]

8:28 i eat ginger Make ginger tea Cinnamon in coffee Garlic yum i take little bites out of those when I'm preparing dinner They feel...like healthy foods

[@WasdTheory]

And I stab bees for honey, healthy!

[@WhisperingWempe]

@@WasdTheory real men don't eat honey. They chew bees.

[@snehita752]

I'm an occupational therapist and I have a PT that's 99yrs old. He lives alone and is in tiptop shape. He always says to not worry about anything to much and just live life. Take it one day at a time. That's his secret

[@J-Rod91]

6:14 Behind him?!? I wouldn’t want to be in FRONT of him. 😆😂🤣

[@ZAB_Nailz]

“Sometimes our minds can be poisonous”. I’ve never heard something more true.

[@Maeshalanadae]

Honestly, a century of misery is worse than half the time in good passing. Also, activities like dancing and such, they’re solid exercise to keep musculature up, very important in elderly years. I wonder how many osteo issues are caused by the lack of shock absorption due to muscular atrophy?

[@caroljeanscott5571]

One of the square dancers lived until she was 106 years old and I got photos of her still square dancing at 101 years. On her 100 birthday, her drivers was renewed. The square dancers had a birthday party for her and it was the Health Minister for Nova Scotia who attended the party was the one that told us.

[@sleepypup]

Id love to see more of this type of video!!

[@yeetboiwhatyesplease2095]

5:44 Attacking and robbing a person over 100 is one of the lowest things you can do.

[@nunkie9023]

5:43 Mike said that like he himself robbed the apartment building, but was trying to act surprised

[@pedrostormrage]

9:47 "Be happy with what you can control, and then live comfortably uncomfortable with all the other things that are outside of your control" I'm not sure if that "comfortably uncomfortable" balance is always achievable, though (especially when things out of your control get too chaotic, like with cancer) 🤔

[@BattleofYT]

Mike never disappoints us, he's an incredible Content Creator and always creates masterpieces. His content is amazing.

[@nb4ever149]

I really wanna see doctor Mike react to watertok and fact-check if the recipes could actually be considered water

[@riccardopetrina4212]

There's an old lady that has taken care of old people many times in her life, and to this day daily gets up at 4.30 am and spend the entire day clearing out grass, cleaning the house, feeding the chickens, making charcoal etc. She's unbelievably strong for her age. I can't wait to see how old she will get because she's the embodiment of physical exercise and we all know how important it is for healthy joints, bones and the lymphatic system.

[@breec3346]

The first 101 person reminds me A LOT of my Grandpa!! He may not be here is person anymore but he’s looking down on me from Heaven!! ❤

[@MrDARKJAK]

9:34 facts Dr.Mike, i am constantly grateful i was born into the family i was cause they all live well into their 90s

[@hannahrichard6048]

Please do a video on Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CVST) My roommate has is. She had a stroke over a year ago and is still having severe symptoms but her doctor doesn't listen or really know how to treat her. I would love to know your insight on it. I know it's very rare but it's very hard to live with for people who have it. Thank you, doctor mike!

[@GoodOldGamer]

Dr. Mike: Someone who would attack a 107 year old woman must be very bad. Also Dr. Mike: Roasts 112 year old woman on her cleaning and Scrabble game.

[@JoshPecks500lbDad]

I know it was supposed to be a joke for the video but it was tasteless imo It was supposed to be funny but came off really bizarre and crass

[@brieanastraiton3665]

My great grandma lived to be 102. She was amazing from what little time I got with her. She died when I was 8. I got to see her everyday before school. Her go to answer when she was asked how or what she's doing was "oh just waiting for the lord to take me" and she'd giggle with her rosary in her had. She baked cookies til the end. Applesauce cookies still make my day.

[@majormushu]

I appreciate your viewpoint on using bad things in moderation. The mental health aspect is so important. My father and i began bonding over smoking a cigar once a week when he turned 50. We no longer do it once a week but almost every time we hang out we have a cigar and chat. His doctor told him he needs to stop, not because it is currently cauing any problem but that it COULD cause a problem EVENTUALLY. He is active and fairly healthy and him and i are going to keep smoking cigars together until the day he dies.

[@Funkensturme]

8:56 "There's nothing intrinsically terrible about these process foods". Just to mention the french fries that were on display: Acrylamide. Formed in the process of frying starchy foods like potatoes. It was the first carcinogen ever described, I think.

[@ioannamyk]

Best doctor ever.. Magic Mike... I mean Mr.Mike

[@Kats-Are-Cute]

My great grandmother is 104, 105 in march!

[@MelB868]

My grandparents are 89 and 90 and my great grandparents have passed away my great grand dad was murdered in 1985

[@jasmineanozarjoseph3708]

@@MelB868sorry about that but such a happy comment and then the reply is so dark

[@vic3531]

My first can of soda was at the age if 20 when I moved to Canada. I was drinking soda for a month, two or three cans a day, in a month I was admitted to hospital with the most awful hematuria. Never again will I drink a sip of soda.

[@bondarem]

I LOVE your approach. So balanced! The sanest advice out there. Listened to a few of your interviews and you are always as objective and balanced as possible.