A 104-year-old nun and a 98-year-old woman reveal longevity secrets backed by research.
Sister Pacis Bao embodies many traits of a “superager,” keeping her days busy with prayer, artwork, and social connections in the convent where she lives. Amy Denney/The Epoch Times
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Sister Pacis Bao spent 31 years longing for revenge against the communists who murdered her family—then made a decision at age 79 that may have added 25 years to her life. The 104-year-old nun turned from hatred to forgiveness, which put her mind and body at ease.
Bao is thriving as part of the fastest-growing demographic worldwide: centenarians—people who live past 100.
Amy Denney is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. Amy has a master’s degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois Springfield and has won several awards for investigative and health reporting. She covers the microbiome, new treatments, and integrative wellness.
