Pushing life's limits. Centenarians are the fastest growing segment of our society. Can you live to 100? Would you want to live to 100? Join us as we discover the the path to ageless vitality.
Will You Blow 100 Candles?
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Words of WisdomShe's 110 years old and has voted in every Presidential election since 1920. Oni Ponder is one in a million.
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The Lesson of Ruth1898Throughout 99% of human history, the average life expectancy was less than 18 years. That's changing.
Faces In The Crowd
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Bill TapiaThe world's oldest musician has played with everyone from Bing to Fats, and at nearly 101, he's still strumming strong.
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Mae LabordeFive years ago, when she was 93, Mae Laborde decided it was about time to pursue her dreams of becoming an actress. Now the 99-year-old is Hollywood's freshest new face.
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Bill HargroveAt 106, Bill Hargrove is the world's oldest bowler. He still bowls in a weekly league near his home in Georgia and carries a 90 average despite his failing eyesight.
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Trent LaneIn between smashing world track and field records, 96-year-old Trent Lane is also pursuing a Ph.D. in physics and flying solo in his single-engine plane.
The Record Holders
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She Defines Human LifespanLifespan is defined as the age of the oldest living individual of a species. For humans, it's now 122 years and 164 days. That's how old Madame Jeanne Calment was when she died in France in August 1997.
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Oldest Living All-TimeClick to see an updated list of the ten oldest living people of all time.
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World's Oldest Living ManTomoji Tanabe is now 113 thought to be the fifteenth oldest living human being whose age can be verified.
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World's Oldest Living WomanMaria de Jesus-dos Santos is a Portuguese supercentenarian, and, since the November 26, 2008 death of American, Edna Parker, at age 115 years 220 days, is the world's oldest verified living person.
New Wrinkles
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The Red Hat Fountain of YouthIt’s never too late to become a Red Hatter. Just ask 100-year-old Ethel Barnhart who first joined the Red Hat Classics in Augusta, Georgia 7 years ago.
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Simple Secrets of LongevityI was very skeptical of a supercentenarian living in New York City. It was even more improbable to find a supercentenarian Indian yogi.
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Dr. Aubrey de GreyA geneticist from the University of Cambridge in England thinks the first person to live to 1,000 is alive today.
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Dr. Thomas PerlsDr. Thomas Perls is one of the world's top experts on centenarians. Find out the secrets to a long, healthy life.
The World's Oldest
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A New World's Oldest WomanMaria de Jesus of Portugal passed away Friday at 115, opening the door for Gertrude Baines. She's 114, the daughter of slaves and she even voted in November for Barack Obama.
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America's Oldest Man DiesGeorge Francis witnessed three centuries, he lived under 19 US Presidents and lived long enough to vote for Barack Obama. Click to learn more about the passing of this super centenarian.
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GB's World's OldestGB's exclusive collection of interviews with remarkable men and women who are the world's oldest in their activity. If you want inspiration and proof that it's never too late, here it is.
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The Power of CuriosityRuth believes your mind is like an engine and curiosity is the oil that keeps it running smooth. Listen to her amazing video blog.
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Latin PoemRuth keeps her mind sharp by reciting poems in Latin. Seriously. Watch for yourself.
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109-Year-Old Shares Secrets of LifeMeet Ruth1898, the world's oldest blogger and a woman who can teach everyone from Britney Spears to Bill Gates a few things about the important things in life.