109-year-old best friends share key to long, happy lives: "Just be kind to people"

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109-year-old best friends share key to long, happy lives: "Just be kind to people". (2026, November 3). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/109-year-old-best-friends-key-long-happy-lives-be-kind/

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Tony Dokoupil reports on two 109-year-old best friends who attribute their longevity and happiness to a combination of regular exercise, proper diet, and being kind to others. The pair met during President Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration and have maintained their friendship for over eight decades.

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Story summary

Two 109-year-old best friends, who have known each other since the Roosevelt administration, shared their secrets for longevity in a recent interview with CBS News. According to them, maintaining an active lifestyle through exercise, eating nutritious food, and being kind to others are crucial factors in living long and happy lives. Tony Dokoupil reported on this inspiring story of friendship and health.

Written for “109-Year-Old Best Friends Advice” on 2026-11-03, grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.

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Two 109-year-old best friends, who met during the Roosevelt administration, say exercise, eating right and kindness are the keys to living long and happy lives.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-03

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109-year-old best friends share key to long, happy lives: "Just be kind to people" · assertive framing

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Two 109-year-old best friends, who met during the Roosevelt administration, say exercise, eating right and kindness are the keys to living long and happy lives. asserted

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