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Scientists are studying people over 107 years old in Brazil to understand what helps humans live extraordinarily long, healthy lives. The research could reveal genetic keys to extreme longevity that benefit everyone.
A new short film uses Brazil's 1998 World Cup final as the backdrop for a Japanese Brazilian teenager's journey toward belonging. Director André Hayato Saito captures the beautiful complexity of finding your place in a country you call home.
Three Brazilian sisters who have lived to a combined age of 316 just became the world's oldest living trio of siblings. Scientists believe their DNA could reveal why some people stay healthy past 100.
Japan's population of people aged 100 and older has crossed six figures for the first time, reaching 107,677 centenarians. It's the 56th consecutive year the number has grown, celebrating a culture that values longevity and healthy living.
Scientists discovered a natural compound from a Brazilian rainforest tree that blocks COVID-19 at multiple stages, potentially making it harder for the virus to develop resistance. Unlike existing antivirals that target just one weakness, these molecules stop viral entry, replication, and inflammation all at once.
After generations of exploitation, an Afro-Brazilian community in Sergipe is transforming their fight for land rights into agricultural success. One quilombo now leads the state in pesticide-free rice production while awaiting full land titles.
A chocolate-loving nun who lived to 116, a 107-year-old supermarket worker, and a woman who won her first swim competition at 100 are unlocking secrets to extreme longevity. Brazilian researchers studying 160 centenarians found genetics, not perfect diets or healthcare access, may hold the key to living past 110.
Children of people who live to 100 have healthier diets than typical seniors, a new study finds. The research offers practical clues about eating habits that may support longer, healthier lives.
Seven residents at a Quincy nursing home have now lived to 100 or beyond. This week, three new members join the Century Club as the community celebrates a century of wisdom.
The world's longest-living people share one powerful habit: they almost never smoke. Research from Blue Zones reveals that protecting health matters more than chasing anti-aging secrets. #
A São Paulo startup discovered their wearable device was flying to the moon only when they watched NASA's Artemis II launch on TV. The unexpected adoption showcases how Brazilian innovation is reaching the world's most advanced space missions.
Japan just became the first country in history to have more than 100,000 people living past age 100. The milestone shows how healthy eating, preventive care, and accessible healthcare are helping people live longer than ever before.
Japanese researchers discovered people who live past 100 have exceptionally high levels of a rare immune cell that may protect against aging and disease. The finding could open new paths to understanding how some people live healthier, longer lives.
Thousands of Brazilian kids are picking up tennis rackets for the first time, inspired by 19-year-old João Fonseca's climb to world No. 29. Youth tournament registrations have jumped 34% nationwide as a new generation discovers the sport.
Brazilian students aged 9 to 18 are heading to Houston this week to compete in the FIRST Championship, one of the world's largest robotics tournaments. The diverse delegation from 10 states showcases how educational robotics is transforming young minds across Brazil.
Nineteen-year-old Brazilian Joao Fonseca rallied from two sets down to defeat tennis legend Novak Djokovic at the French Open, marking Djokovic's earliest exit since 2009. The epic five-set comeback signals the arrival of a thrilling new talent in men's tennis.
A man carved out a small watering hole in a Brazilian jungle and filmed what happened next. Within hours, parrots, wild cats, and even a giant lizard turned it into the neighborhood's favorite hangout spot.
George Pittar hadn't won a competition since age 15, but the 23-year-old just defeated four Brazilian world champions in one event to claim his first World Surf League title. The Manly surfer's triumph at Margaret River marks one of the most remarkable underdog victories in professional surfing.
A Brazilian company with 20 years of renewable energy expertise just brought game-changing technology to Italy's solar boom. Their smart systems are solving Europe's biggest clean energy headache: wasted power.
A 21-year-old Brazilian cricket player just shattered international records with an extraordinary nine-wicket performance that's making headlines across the sports world. Laura Cardoso's historic achievement shows how emerging cricket nations are making their mark on the global stage.
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