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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.
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. #
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.
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.
Costa Rica just launched a program that brings doctors, nurses, and housing help directly to the roughly 70 people over 100 living in the famous Nicoya Peninsula Blue Zone. For rural residents who've lived more than a century, getting to a clinic was often harder than the medical issue itself.
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.
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.
A grandmother in China's "longevity capital" still folds clothes and wipes tables at 111, treating daily chores as her secret workout. She lives in an area where mineral-rich soil has helped create a community of 672 centenarians.
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.
William Lambert just celebrated his 106th birthday, and he's still diving deep as the world's oldest male scuba diver. Six years after setting the Guinness World Record with a 40-foot dive on his 100th birthday, he's proving age is just a number.
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. ---
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.
People who live past 100 have a remarkable secret: their bodies produce special killer immune cells that fight disease and aging. Japanese researchers discovered these rare cells multiply after age 100, suggesting our immune systems can still adapt even after a century of life.
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.
Arturo Estrada, the final surviving member of Frida Kahlo's inner circle of students known as "Los Fridos," celebrates his 101st birthday today. The acclaimed Mexican artist spent over a decade learning from Kahlo and Diego Rivera before building his own remarkable career spanning nearly eight decades.
Mary Davidson Smith celebrated her 105th birthday by receiving 105 cards from around the world, including one from King Charles. Her secret to a long life? "Keep on going."
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.
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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.
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