The world's oldest person is 117! What is the secret to a long life?

Maria Branyas Morera, known as the world's oldest person, celebrated her 117th birthday yesterday.

Born in the US on March 4, 1907, but having migrated to Catalonia with her family at a young age, Morera entered the Guinness World Records as the "Oldest Person" following the death of 118-year-old French woman Lucile Randon last year.

In a statement from the nursing home where she has lived for 23 years, it was noted that Maria Branyas Morera was very happy with the attention she received.

Scientist Manel Esteller, who has been conducting medical examinations on the elderly woman to learn the secret of her long life, stated that Morera has an excellent memory and no cardiovascular issues, adding, "There are people in her family who have lived past 90; they are certainly genetically lucky."

Scientists aim to identify genes that slow down aging through their examinations of Morera.

"STAYING AWAY FROM TOXIC PEOPLE"

On her birthday, Morera shared a message on her X account saying, "Good morning world. Today I turn 117. I have made it this far," and summarized the secret to her long life as, "A calm and orderly life, good relationships with family and friends, connecting with nature, emotional stability, positive thinking, and staying away from toxic people."