Kids of Centenarians Eat Better Than Most Older Adults
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.
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Illinois Nursing Home Welcomes 3 New Centenarians
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.
Brazilian Centenarians May Unlock Aging Science Secrets
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.
107-Year-Old Still Working Reveals Genetics of Long Life
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.
The Secret to Living to 100? Don't Skip This Food Group
A groundbreaking 20-year study of Chinese centenarians reveals the surprising diet pattern that helped people reach 100. The answer isn't about cutting foods out—it's about making sure you're getting enough of the right nutrients.
100-Year-Olds Share Secrets to Living Longer, Happier
People who've lived to 100 say they feel 68 years old on average, down from 79 a decade ago. Their secrets to longevity include staying active, laughing often, and embracing technology.
100-Year-Old Internment Survivor Shares WWII Story
Ed Nakamura survived Japanese internment camps and served in the U.S. military, and at 100 years old, he's making sure his generation's story isn't forgotten. On the Day of Remembrance, he's sharing his experience to educate future generations. ---
David Attenborough Celebrates 100th Birthday with BBC
The beloved naturalist who brought wildlife into millions of homes reaches a remarkable century milestone. BBC Earth honors his legacy with 100 iconic wildlife moments spanning decades of groundbreaking documentaries.
Colorado Woman Turns 100 With Simple Wisdom: Learn From It All
Joy Gimar celebrated her 100th birthday in Estes Park with a lifetime of community service behind her and surprisingly practical advice ahead. Her secret isn't complicated: healthy eating, moderation, and learning from every person and experience, good or bad.
David Attenborough Turns 100, Still Making Ocean Films
The legendary naturalist who changed how billions see our planet celebrates his 100th birthday on May 8, 2026, and he's still working. His latest ocean documentary proves that seven decades behind the camera hasn't slowed him down.
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David Attenborough Turns 100, Still Making Nature Films
The legendary wildlife broadcaster celebrated his 100th birthday this week, still actively making documentaries after more than 70 years behind the camera. From meeting mountain gorillas to warning the world about plastic pollution, his voice has defined how billions of people see the natural world.
David Attenborough Turns 100 After 70 Years of Conservation
The world's most beloved naturalist just reached a century of life, with seven decades spent bringing the wonders of our planet into living rooms worldwide. David Attenborough's 100th birthday celebrates not just a remarkable life, but the millions he's inspired to protect Earth's precious wildlife.
Sailor Gordon Ingate Celebrates 100th Birthday as Olympian
Australia's oldest living Olympian just turned 100, seven decades after his boss first denied him the chance to compete. Gordon Ingate's sailing career spans from the 1940s to his 90s, proving persistence pays off in the most spectacular ways.
100-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Celebrates at Treatment Center
Annie Cannon turned 100 at the Louisiana cancer center where she was once a patient, receiving a mayoral proclamation and surprising herself with her own resilience. The Shreveport celebration honored not just her survival, but the joy she brought to every appointment.
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Professor Margaret Clark Turns 100, Still Inspiring Students
A century after her birth, when women rarely held university positions, Professor Margaret Clark celebrates her 100th birthday as a pioneering force in educational psychology. Her legacy includes groundbreaking research, generations of empowered students, and a family tradition spanning three generations at the University of Strathclyde.
WWII Vet Joe Safford Turns 100, Decatur Celebrates Saturday
A World War II veteran who served in Germany at 18 and still bakes the sweet bread his grandmother taught him is turning 100 this weekend. His Decatur neighborhood is throwing him a drive-by party to honor a century of service and community spirit.
South African Woman Celebrates 110th Birthday With Grace
Violet Ramadimetsa just turned 110 years old, crediting her longevity to simple living and staying active. Her daughter is now calling on the community to help provide hearing aids and mobility support so her remarkable mother can maintain her cherished independence.
100-Year-Old Sprinter Set World Record at Penn Relays
Lester Wright raced 100 meters in 26 seconds at age 100, setting a world record that showed thousands how refusing to quit can carry you through a century. His daughter says he lived by one rule: never stop.
Cranford Preschoolers Dress as 100-Year-Olds for Joyful Cause
Cranford's youngest residents will dress up as centenarians this Friday to celebrate 100 years of early childhood education advocacy. The playful event caps a week of activities honoring the National Association for the Education of Young Children's centennial milestone.
Man Given Months to Live Beats Cancer, Dies at 102
A Greek man with terminal lung cancer moved home to die affordably in 1976. He lived another 37 years, crediting his island's slow-paced lifestyle and Mediterranean diet.
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