Secret of Longevity: In Mar 1963 RAI appealed to all the countries to send information on all persons aged 100 yrs and more. The aim was to felicitate them and conduct research to find out the secret of th eir longevity. Accordingly a questionnaire was sent to be filled by the centenarians. The society is in possession of a vast number of data on the subject. Researchers in the field of ageing are welcome to study them. Studies have shown that :-

• Almost all centenarians are Vegetarians.
• Eat more vegetables than grain.
• Drink plenty of Water.
• Abstain from alcohol, drugs and tobacco in all forms.
• All confirm to some faith or the other.
• Meditation and exercise helps.
• Long periods of fast and eat little.
• Philosophy confirms to a
• Just World Belief
• i.e. good people are rewarded and bad people are punished.
• Maintaining a positive attitude and
• Psychological well being
• promotes longevity. Women suffer more sickness than men but their attitude helps them to over come many problems.
• Feeling of wanted leads to satisfaction