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Dora Horsfall turns 105 and credits her daily nap
Dora Horsfall celebrated her 105th birthday on November 2 at a care home in Chippenham, Wiltshire, with family and friends.
She was born in London in 1921.
Horsfall says a daily nap is part of her routine, a habit she has kept since childhood.
Her granddaughter believes it may be linked to her wellbeing, but one person’s experience cannot show that naps cause longevity.
Healthy aging involves many factors, including exercise, food, sleep, social ties and regular health care.
The National Institute on Aging says genetics also influences aging, while some health habits can help people maintain independence and quality of life.
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Dora Horsfall turned 105 on November 2 and credits part of her longevity to a daily nap.
She has kept the habit since childhood, according to her granddaughter, Mandy Cheeseman.
Horsfall celebrated with family at Flowers Manor Care Home in Chippenham, Wiltshire.
The article says her story cannot establish that napping causes longevity.
- Who
- Dora Horsfall, a British woman.
- What
- She turned 105 and credits part of her longevity to a daily nap.
- When
- November 2; the year is not stated.
- Where
- Flowers Manor Care Home in Chippenham, Wiltshire.
- Why
- She attributes part of her longevity to a daily nap she has kept since childhood.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Horsfall has kept a daily nap, according to her granddaughter.
Horsfall was born in London.
Horsfall turned 105 and celebrated with family at Flowers Manor Care Home.
- Age
- 105
- Birthday
- November 2
- Birthplace
- London
- Care home
- Flowers Manor Care Home, Chippenham, Wiltshire
- Daily habit
- A nap maintained since childhood