Doctor U100 reveals the secret to longevity that is both easy and cheap

(Dan Tri) - At 96 years old, Dr. Ira Eliasoph still drives, paints, calls friends and lives alone without needing anyone to take care of him.

It's not luck, it's lifelong discipline.

Ophthalmologist Ira Eliasoph retired at age 92, after more than 70 years of practice.

At 96, he still maintains an independent life: driving himself to meet friends, painting, participating in medical research. His hands, which have performed thousands of surgeries, are still steady and unshaken.

He confidently asserted: “I am not retiring because of my health. I can still perform surgery normally.”

His nearly century-long health does not come from anything supernatural, but from a disciplined diet and lifestyle since childhood.

Dr. Ira Eliasoph in his youth and now (Photo: Bussiness Insider).

His father, Dr. Benjamin Eliasoph, was the first person to introduce him to a healthy lifestyle, with a low-fat diet and a preference for vegetables.

His diet is simple: green beans, sweet potatoes, turkey, corned beef mince. He doesn’t completely avoid sweets, but he limits himself to a few spoonfuls of ice cream at a time. These small restrictions, maintained consistently for decades, have kept him healthy and controlled his cardiovascular risk factors.

In addition to eating, he also maintains a gentle and stress-free philosophy of life. He often tells his children and grandchildren: “The real emergency is when the house is on fire, the rest can be left until tomorrow.” This way of life helps him stay calm, even during the most stressful surgeries.

Keep many relationships, raise pets

Dr. Ira Eliasoph’s life has been a journey of continuous learning and dedication. From his early years of summer school, he was accustomed to discipline, exercise, and facing challenges.

After studying general surgery, he joined the US Navy and served as a rescue ship aboard a transport ship. He then found his true passion in ophthalmology, where he developed his skills and love for fine engineering.

He has held many important positions in the field, such as Chief of Oculoplastic Surgery at Bronx Veterans Affairs Hospital, Chief of Ophthalmology at Jewish Hospital, and clinical professor at Mount Sinai.

In addition, he is the author of many research works that are still cited today, and also designs medical instruments for eye surgery.

Now, although he lives alone in a small house, he is not lonely. Every week, he still calls his children, picks up his wife’s stepchildren to bring him food, and regularly drives to the beach to see old friends.

His daily joy also comes from his cat Bandit, whom he adopted after surgery in 2015. He humorously shared: "With Bandit, I don't need a psychologist anymore."

Besides vitamin C, B12 and folic acid, what helps him stay mentally sharp is family relationships, connection with friends and love of life.

For Dr. Ira Eliasoph, longevity is not just about age, but how one chooses to live each day.

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