A 101-year-old man in China has attracted attention for a lifestyle that does not fit neatly into the usual conversation around healthy ageing. Lu Shizeng, a great-grandfather from China's Zhejiang province, enjoys Coca-Cola and Sprite, has a particular fondness for fresh seafood and begins his mornings long before many people are awake.
But waking up at 4 am does not mean Lu immediately starts his day. He spends another two hours stretching and relaxing in bed before finally getting up at around 6 am. His routine, along with his food preferences and reported good health, has prompted curiosity.
