The oldest American (111) revealed the secret to longevity: 'It's much simpler than you think' | Večernji List (HR) (Croatian article, translated headline and description for context only, not for output.)

In a world constantly seeking the next big secret to longevity, the wisdom of those who have witnessed over a century of change often holds the most profound truths. Luis Cano, a remarkable 111-year-old man recognized as potentially the oldest male in the United States, offers a refreshingly simple philosophy on living a long and fulfilling life.

Born in Colombia in 1914, Cano's journey has spanned continents and decades. He settled in the United States with his wife in the 1990s, and after her passing in 2004, he continued his life in New Jersey. His current days are spent reflecting on a life rich with experience, finding particular joy in observing airplanes, a lifelong fascination stemming from his youth, and in the quietude of fishing.

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When asked about the key to his extraordinary age, Cano's response is grounded in fundamental habits: moderate consumption, prioritizing good sleep, abstaining from smoking, and maintaining a kind disposition towards others. These are not complex regimens but rather timeless principles that, while often spoken, are rarely practiced with such consistency. His life, which includes service in the Colombian army, founding a bus company, raising ten children, and now enjoying a large extended family, serves as a powerful testament that true well-being may lie not in elaborate formulas, but in the consistent application of basic, wholesome practices.

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don't drink too much, sleep well and don't smoke. In addition, he emphasized that for a good life, one must 'behave well'.