Biography:
– Born in Texas to farming parents
– Grew up in Alberta, Canada
– Retired as a cardiothoracic surgeon at 74
– Associated with training residents until 95
– Co-founded the Loma Linda University Overseas Heart Surgery Team
Longevity:
– Loma Linda is a Blue Zone with high longevity
– Featured in documentaries about longevity
– Emphasized preventative medicine for a healthy life
– Daily routine included exercise and family time
– Maintained low cholesterol levels for heart health
Diet:
– Became a vegan in middle age
– Ate two large plant-based meals a day
– Avoided refined sugar and rarely ate out
– Described his diet as similar to the Garden of Eden
– Occasionally ate fish or salmon
Death:
– Passed away at home in Loma Linda, California in 2018
– Survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren
See also:
– List of pescetarians
References:
– CBS News article on longevity
– Obituary on legacy.com
– Book “The Blue Zones Solution” by Dan Buettner
– Article on living to 100 in Loma Linda
– Interviews and articles about Ellsworth Wareham
Ellsworth Edwin Wareham (October 3, 1914 – December 15, 2018) was an American cardiothoracic surgeon and centenarian from Loma Linda, California who promoted the health benefits of plant-based nutrition.
Ellsworth Wareham | |
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| Born | October 3, 1914 |
| Died | December 15, 2018 (aged 104) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Surgeon |
| Known for | One of the earliest practitioners of open heart surgery |
| Relatives | Dayton Wareham and Goldie nee Baldwin |
| Medical career | |
| Field | Cardiothoracic surgery |
| Institutions | Loma Linda University |