These are the secrets to long life, according to 5 of the oldest people in the world

The oldest woman alive celebrated her 117th birthday in November 2016.

Emma Murano, who lives in Verbania, Italy, gave an unusual reason for her long life, stating that "being single" was the reason she has stayed alive for so long.

The Gerontology Research Group in Los Angeles - which records the ages of the world's oldest people - claims that there are currently just 46 supercentenarians - people who have lived past 110 - in the world.

While many of the world's oldest people live in Japan, supercentenarians live all over the world, from Italy to Jamaica.

Whether it's a healthy diet or a relaxed view of the world they have to thank, the oldest people on earth all have their secrets to longevity.

We've listed the secrets to long life according to five of the oldest people in the world. From eating raw eggs to following the Ten Commandments, this is how five supercentenarians stay young, ranked by their age: