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Life style News: In Kushahar, a small settlement in Bihar’s Nawada district, the concept of retirement doesn’t exist. Men and women in their late 80s and 90s still plough the land, cook their own meals, and walk miles without assistance. Their vision is intact, hearing sharp, and joints mobile — all without a single dose of calcium or multivitamins. What’s their secret? Simplicity. Villagers begin their day before sunrise. Their meals consist of millet, pulses, jaggery, fresh vegetables, and buttermilk. They avoid oil-laden food and processed items altogether. Physical work isn’t considered a burden — it’s part of life. There's no concept of “leg day” or “cardio” here; just honest, daily labour.
Dr. Manish Singh, who heads the local health centre, shares his astonishment. “In medical camps, we rarely see elderly patients from Kushahar needing serious treatment. Their blood pressure is normal, sugar levels are in check, and their heart health is often better than city dwellers in their 50s.” Many elders haven’t seen a doctor in decades — simply because they haven’t needed one.
This community might qualify as a “low-inflammation zone,” according to experts. Their gut health is robust due to unprocessed, fiber-rich food. Sleep cycles follow the sun. Social bonding, zero stress about material wealth, and a lack of digital distractions create a naturally balanced lifestyle. It's a formula modern wellness programs try — and fail — to replicate artificially.
Even children are brought up differently. Phones are restricted. Playing outdoors is encouraged. Meals are shared, not ordered. Teachers spend time explaining why native food and fresh water are better than cola and chips. Here, elders are health role models — not forgotten relics.
Kushahar is not a freak anomaly. It's a living example of what Indian society used to be — and what it could become again. A place where health is not outsourced to gyms or supplements, but comes from inside-out discipline, and deeply rooted traditions. In a world overrun by wellness fads and wearable tech, this village offers a powerful reminder: maybe we don’t need more machines or medicine to live long — maybe we just need to return to what our ancestors
already knew.
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