117歲優格阿嬤
In 2024, Maria Branyas Morera passed away at the incredible age of 117.
2024年，瑪麗亞·布拉尼亞斯·莫雷拉以驚人的117歲高齡辭世。
pass away過世=pass onat the age of…在～幾歲時rest in peace安息
She lived through two world wars, the Spanish flu, and even COVID-19 — and she stayed healthy almost until the end of her life.
她經歷了兩次世界大戰、西班牙流感，甚至新冠疫情，卻幾乎健康地走完人生。
stay(v.)保持、留下
Many people wondered: Was she simply lucky, or did she have special secrets to long life?
許多人好奇：她只是運氣好，還是擁有長壽的祕訣？
wander(v.)閒晃
Scientists studied her genes and daily habits to understand why she lived so long.
科學家研究她的基因與日常習慣，想了解她為何能如此長壽。
gene(n.)基因genetic(adj.)遺傳的、基因的genetic factor遺傳因素／genetic engineering遺傳工程／genetic disease遺傳疾病
Researchers discovered that Maria had strong genes that protected her heart and brain.
研究人員發現，瑪麗亞擁有保護心臟與大腦的強大基因。
researcher(n.)研究人員research(n.)研究(v.)做研究research into sth.對某事進行研究find out找出／uncover(v.)揭露make a discovery有所發現overlook(v.)忽略
However, her brothers and sisters did not live as long as she did. This suggests that genes are important, but lifestyle also plays a key role.
然而，她的兄弟姐妹並沒有像她一樣長壽。這顯示基因固然重要，但生活方式也扮演關鍵角色。
as…as…如～一樣～indicate(v.)指出／imply(v.)暗示play a key role扮演關鍵角色、起到重要作用
Maria loved yogurt and ate three cups every day to support her gut health.
瑪麗亞熱愛優格，每天吃三杯來維持腸道健康。
gut(n.)腸道、勇氣
She also followed a Mediterranean diet with plenty of vegetables, fruits, fish, and olive oil.
她也遵循地中海飲食，多吃蔬菜、水果、魚類與橄欖油。
Besides healthy eating, Maria stayed active and positive.
除了健康飲食外，瑪麗亞也保持活躍與正向。
in addition to…除了～之外=other than…positive(adj.)正向的、積極的、陽性的／negative(adj.)負面的
She enjoyed walking her dog, gardening, and spending time with friends.
她熱愛遛狗、園藝，並享受與朋友相處的時光。
Even after experiencing sadness in life, she kept an optimistic attitude.
即使經歷人生低谷，她仍然保持樂觀態度。
optimistic(adj.)樂觀的／pessimistic(adj.)悲觀的look on the bright side往好的方面想
Her story reminds busy Taiwanese adults that small daily habits, healthy food, and a positive mindset can help us live longer and happier lives.
她的故事提醒忙碌的台灣成年人：日常的小習慣、健康飲食與正向心態，都能幫助我們更長壽、更快樂。
mindset(n.)心態