Im 100 and the worlds oldest doctor – steak and booze is key to my success

2023-04-14

A life of restrictions may not always result in a one-way ticket to the hundred mark it appears.

The “world’s oldest doctor” has shared his secrets to a long life – and it involves eating steak and martinis.

Dr Howard Tucker, 100, is still working as a neurologist after 75 years in the game.

The medical marvel from Cleveland, Ohio was awarded the Guinness World Record for ‘Oldest Practising Doctor’ in 2021.

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The centenarian and war veteran has revealed his tips for a long and happy life, and it includes the occasional “New York strip steak” and “martini”.

When Dr Tucker was born in 1922, the average life expectancy was 58 years old for a man.

However, he lived through Prohibition, The Great Depression, World War II, Polio and even a global pandemic.

And today, only 1 in 5000 make it to the hundred mark, according to research from Boston University.

Along with “good genes” and “a bit of luck” Dr Tucker has some other rules he’s followed over the past century.

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First of all, the neurologist said it’s key to still stay in shape, and told CNBC: “Swimming, jogging, hiking and skiing well into my late-80s has kept me strong and healthy.

“I try to get in at least three miles on my treadmill at a brisk pace most days of the week.”

But despite his commitment to exercise, Dr Tucker said it’s important to “live life to the fullest” and not restrict himself.

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He explained: “I’ll have a martini and New York strip steak occasionally, but not every day.

“The real secret to longevity is that there are no secrets. But we live daily and die once, so we must make the most of the time we have.”

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The doc says it's also key to keep the mind active into old age to avoid “cognitive decline”.

Dr Tucker said: “I’ve been working for more than 75 years, and was even named as the world’s oldest practising doctor by the Guinness World Records.

“Many people who retire and become inactive in their day-to-day routine are at an increased risk of cognitive decline.”

And when he’s not saving lives or teaching others, Dr Tucker like to unwind with his family.

He concluded: “When I’m not working, I like spending time with my four children and 10 grandchildren, snowshoeing, and watching Cleveland sports.

The doc has an upcoming film coming out,What’s Next?, which will take a deep dive into his extraordinary life.

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