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Jose Flores from Costa Rica has defied every expectation, reaching 119 years old while still walking, smiling, and living independently. Researchers are racing to verify what could be the world's most extraordinary case of human longevity.
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 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.