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  "id": 3153156,
  "title": "Sameera Reddy’s 93-year-old father reveals what keeps him strong and fit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/sameera-reddys-93-year-old-father-reveals-what-keeps-him-strong-and-3153156",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T00:30:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-lifestyle",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fitness/sameera-reddy-93-year-old-father-chinta-poli-reddy-strong-fit-mind-expert-10831373/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a heartwarming Instagram post, 93-year-old Sameera Reddy's father, Chinta Poli Reddy, shared the secret to his vitality. When asked about his secret, he confidently replied, \"My mind, my wife, and my three daughters.\" Reddy shared the video with the caption, \"Keep on running, Papa❤️ 93 yrs 💪 Happy birthday, Reddy Garu. We love you.\"\n\nDr. Prashanth Rao, director of surgical gastroenterology and minimal access surgery at Gleneagles Hospital Parel, explained that longevity is influenced by various factors, including genetics, daily lifestyle, physical activity, nutrition, sleep, mental well-being, and regular medical care. For those in their 90s, the focus should be on maintaining functional independence rather than just treating diseases. Dr. Rao emphasized that healthy ageing is about preserving strength, mobility, and independence as much as possible.\n\nConsultant dietitian Garima Goyal highlighted the importance of maintaining muscle mass and strength, known as sarcopenia, in older adults. Regular movement and resistance exercises can help prevent the loss of muscle function, enabling seniors to perform everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs, and getting up from a chair. Goyal added that nutrition plays a crucial role, particularly in ensuring adequate protein, calcium, vitamin D, fibre, and hydration intake. Protein-rich foods such as dal, dairy, eggs, soy, fish, and chicken can help support muscle maintenance.\n\nDr. Rao stressed that maintaining strength at 94 is not solely achieved through exercise. It involves regular movement, adequate nutrition, good sleep, social connection, mental stimulation, and preventive healthcare. He advised that exercise should be tailored to individual needs, especially considering factors like balance, joint health, heart health, and other medical conditions.\n\nDr. Rao also emphasized the significance of emotional well-being, urging elderly people to remain socially connected and involved in activities they enjoy. He suggested that starting with small, consistent lifestyle habits can significantly contribute to preserving strength and quality of life in later life. Both experts stressed that healthy ageing begins today, as the habits and routines formed now can greatly influence one's strength and independence decades later.",
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        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Sameera Reddy’s 93-year-old father reveals what keeps him strong and fit",
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