A Longer Life in Okinawa
CBS News' Daniel Sieberg, who traveled to the Japanese island to try and find out why people live longer there, says, "She sells the 'long life grass' and survives on a modest, government-funded income. We bonded with Sumiko from the moment we started talking with her; she has an infectious laugh and spry gait that betray her 1918 birthdate."
A Different Diet
A typical meal in Ogimi, Okinawa.Shockingly Active
Sumiko Taira, a 91-year-old resident of Ogimi, Okinawa.Sieberg said, "Truly, I was in shock. These people moved without a walker or a wheelchair or even waiting for any assistance. Far from it."
Aging Together
These residents of Ogimi, Okinawa, are both 73-years-old.Sieberg noted some residents attribute their long lifespan to healthy foods, laughter and close family connections.