Old lady lives long by avoiding men

British woman Nellie revealed one of the secrets to her longevity is saying 'no' to men.

Nellie celebrated her 109th birthday on April 17. Photo: SWNS

Nellie Wright, 109, from Scarborough, North Yorkshire, has never been married or even had a boyfriend.

This old lady explained: "All my life I have tried to stay away from men. That is my secret. Besides, I really like to eat gummy candies, I usually eat a whole pack every day."

According to Metro, Nellie's champagne-filled birthday party to celebrate her new age took place on April 17, with the presence of friends and people living in the nursing home with her.

"It's a miracle I've lived this long. I've had a great birthday and a wonderful, meaningful life," she added.

Tracy Wood, the care home manager, described Nellie as “quite special” and said she decided to move to the beachside facility after visiting regularly for vacations.

"She had a birthday party on April 17. We drank champagne together, the mayor of the city also attended. It was a wonderful, memorable day for Nellie," Wood added.

In addition to avoiding men and enjoying marshmallows, Nellie also said that walking and maintaining a healthy body shape are tips for longevity. She once climbed Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in England with a height of 1,344 m.

"She was very easy-going and friendly. She used to do puzzles and was very good at them, she knew almost everything. She was a wonderful woman," said Wood.

According to Ngoisao.net