A Brazilian-born man has officially become the world’s oldest living man, and his explanation for reaching such an extraordinary age is surprisingly simple. João Marinho Neto claimed the prestigious title last November following the death of the previous record holder, John Tinniswood. Recently, he celebrated his 113th birthday on October 5, marking yet another milestone in a life that has now captured global attention. While many people today pursue extreme measures—ranging from biohacking experiments to costly medical treatments—in hopes of delaying the effects of aging, those who live past 100 often credit far more modest, everyday habits that nurture both body and spirit.
Neto’s story fits perfectly into this pattern. At the time he inherited the record, he was 112 years and 52 days old, which made him not only the oldest living man in the world at that time but also 26th among the oldest men in recorded history.
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