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World Service,22 Nov 2019,10 mins

What’s the secret of a happy and active old age?

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The Nicoya peninsula is a “blue zone”, where people live much longer than average. The BBC's Rafael Rojas joined an inspiring group of people aged 100 plus to find out the secrets of their longevity. Image: Nicoya peninsula, Costa Rica. Credit: Gerhard/ullstein bild via Getty Images

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