- Maria Branyas from Spain is 115 years old with no major health conditions
- She credits eating natural yogurt and exploring nature for her longevity
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Scientists are currently studying Maria Branyas, a 116-year-old woman from San Francisco, in an effort to uncover the secrets to her long life and develop potential cures for diseases.
Maria Branyas, also known as the ‘Super Grandmother,’ is the oldest living person in the world and remarkably has no health complications except for hearing and mobility issues.
Throughout her life, she has overcome numerous challenges such as surviving the Spanish Civil War, a deadly earthquake in the US, and a major fire. She even beat Covid-19 in 2020.
When asked about her longevity, Branyas credits her daily intake of natural yogurt and her connection with nature.
Maria Branyas stands out for her exceptional health, with no cardiovascular issues or memory loss. Her remarkable ability to recall events from her early childhood astonishes Dr. Manel Esteller, a geneticist and director of the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC-CERCA).
Dr. Esteller has collected DNA samples from Maria Branyas and plans to examine the role of her genes and lifestyle in her longevity.
He stated, “We hope studying Maria’s cells will provide us with new insights into addressing age-related neurodegenerative or cardiovascular diseases, as well as cancer.”
