At 112, America's oldest man has the secret to a long life (Richard Overton, oldest vet)

[Free Vulcan]

AUSTIN — The oldest man in America wakes on his couch at 4:25 a.m. and wonders if it’s still raining.

The blinds of his home are drawn shut. The trickles from an overnight storm fall onto the trees. “Turn on the lights,” he says to his caregiver, who has sat by his side all night, waiting for Richard Overton to open his eyes.

He’s helped onto a scale, which says his frail figure is a perfect 125 pounds. His blood pressure is a solid 110 over 80. His body temperature is 97.4 degrees.

In a few days, on Friday, he’ll turn 112. “And I have no pains, no aches.”

https://www.dallasnews.com/life/better-living/2018/05/10/americas-oldest-man-still-kicking-smoking-nears-112-secret-dont-die

[Ghost Bear]

Mr. Overton truly is a treasure.

And genetics is an amazing thing.

[the_doc]

Mr. Overton truly is a treasure.

And genetics is an amazing thing.

Genetics ain't the reason for his longevity.  It's because he's a lifelong Austinite, thriving on Austin's four basic food groups:  coffee, smokes, booze, and Mexican food.