MIAMI, Florida — For years scientists have tried to find a pattern in the lives of people who live long and not one has actually pinpointed what is it that keeps them healthy while other succumb to disease and death at a similar age. However, digital creator Yair Brachiyahu seems to be closer to the truth as he reveals what three women centenarians say their secret is to long life—and it isn't diet and exercise, but something else.

Longevity is what has kept the humanity intrigued for centuries. Scientists have tried to find what is it that keeps older persons live longer lives and subsequently, what is the right formula for longevity?

So really, have you ever wondered what is the secret to a long, fruitful life? While science says it is taking care of your body, good nutrition and exercise, three female centenarians beg to differ!

Recently, Brachiyahu interviewed three women on their longevity. While two are 100 and 101 years old, the third is just 90. According to them, the secret to a long, fruitful life isn't rooted in maintaining a healthy eating routine and enough activity for exercise, but rather on a stress- and worry-free life.

One of the women, who was 100 years old, when asked what is the secret to being 100, said, "Do everything wrong, don't have diet coke, have regular coke, don't exercise, and most importantly, don't worry". She further went on to add that she likes coffee, has ice cream 'all the time' and still drinks alcohol.

The other centenarian, who was the oldest at 101, claimed, " I read a lot, at least two books a day. I enjoy life, we used to go out a lot to theatres. I love to dance and we lead a nice social life." When asked about food, the woman said she has anything and everything.

The youngest among the three, who was 90, said that she is a 'vain' person who would never leave her house without makeup. She also said that even if she is alone at home, she would like to do makeup, because it makes her feel good about herself.

Some netizens agreed with the women, but others begged to differ. One person wrote, "The key I hear from all of them is 1. Love yourself, 2. Love ur life, 3. Don’t stress in your life, just live it, and 4. Be yourself.” Another added, “The key is financial independence.” A third said, “I really enjoy your interviews! Thank you for sharing and thank you to all of the elders that share their stories with you!” A fourth wrote, “Don't exercise??? Bad advice there! Smh.”

Still, our take in this is that while it is important to live a stress-free life, it is equally important to take care of your body and nutrition. These women were born at a time, when life was slow, relatively stress-free, the air was cleaner and the food, so fresh. Hence, one must not use their age as a benchmark for longevity. Instead it is important to take care of these things—diet and nutrition, exercise and mental activity and stress management—and these should be taken cared for all the more when we grow older.