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A group of centenarians are sharing refreshingly honest answers about topics most people avoid. Their candid wisdom on mortality, intimacy, and modern life is breaking the internet with humor and hope.
A photographer recreated old portraits of people over 100 years old, revealing how we stay essentially ourselves through time. The stunning side-by-side images show faces weathered by a century of life yet still recognizable from their youth.
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.
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.
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.
Ethel Caterham just made history as the first British person ever to reach 117 years old, breaking records that stood for over three decades. The world's oldest living person celebrated her milestone birthday surrounded by family, a royal visitor, and admirers worldwide.
People who live past 110 have a special immune cell that makes up 20% of their bloodstream, compared to just 5% in younger people. This discovery could unlock secrets to fighting cancer and extending human life.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.