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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kaleigh Werner

Woman, 101, shares advice for living a long life, and it includes continuing to work

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A 101-year-old woman has candidly shared her advice for living a long life, and why retirement isn’t part of it.

Jayne Burns, who was born in 1922, credits her good health in part to still working eight-hour days cutting fabric at JoAnn Fabrics. Speaking to Today, Burns opened up about how she’s held the same position for 25 years and why she thinks continuing to work has contributed to her longevity. According to Burns, not only does her part-time gig allow her to socialise with others, but it pushes her to move her body.

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