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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The Older You Get, The Healthier You've BeenWhat is it that allows some people to avoid disease and illness? We look to the largest comprehensive study of centenarians in the world.
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Spiritual Beliefs and LongevityYou know genetics and life habits are critical longevity factors but clinical psychologist Dr. Mario Martinez believes your thoughts are just as important.
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Ways to Stay AliveThroughout 99% of human history, the average life expectancy was less than 18 years. That's changing.
Faces In The Crowd
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Onie Ponder, 110 - Oldest FloridianShe's 110 years old, she never uses a wheelchair and she wants you to see her amazing story.
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Ruth Hamilton, 109 - TeacherIt's hard to say that a 109-year-old died too soon. But Ruth Hamilton was always up for new adventures.
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Bill Hargrove, 106 - BowlerNever let age stop you from anything! Bill Hargrove loved bowling and hit the lanes every week until his death at age 106. He was the oldest bowler in the world.
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Harold Rotenberg, 104 - ArtistMajor museums and art collectors worldwide love his work. Those who know him love it more.
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Bill Tapia, 101 - MusicianThe world's oldest working musician has played with everyone from Bing to Fats, and at 101, he's still strumming strong. Credited with developing the Hawaiian Swing ukelele sound.
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Mae Laborde, 99 - ActressWhen she was 93, Mae Laborde decided it was time to pursue her dream of becoming an actress. Now at 99-years-old, she's the freshest face in Hollywood!
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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They Lived the Longest LivesClick to see an updated list of the 10 oldest people who ever lived.
New Wrinkles
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Over 100 & Simply Amazing!In the 1930s she was a pin-up girl and we have the photos to prove it! And now, she has reinvented herself! At the age of 102 she is now the world's oldest columnist.
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World's Oldest Woman Had Normal BrainA Dutch woman who lived 115 years had a sharp and healthy brain when she died, suggesting dementia is not inevitable as previously believed.
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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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How to Cure Aging!A geneticist from the University of Cambridge in England thinks the first person to live to 1,000 is alive today.
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Maximize Your Age PotentialIn the 1930s she was a pin-up girl and we have the photos to prove it! And now, she has reinvented herself! At the age of 102 she is now the world's oldest columnist.
The World's Oldest
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Oldest Man Alive Today, Walter BreuningHe's sharp, witty, loves conversation and zips around quite well on his own, thank you! Oh, he also happens to be 112 and the Oldest Man in the World. Here's a great story from the wonderful Steve Hartman and CBS News!
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The Oldest Woman Alive TodayShe's the daughter of a man born into slavery, and she voted for Barack Obama. 115-year-old Gertrude Baines has lived an amazing life.
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A Long Life, a Short ReignHe once credited "cigarettes, whiskey and wild women" for his longevity. We think it's his sense of humor! But for a few weeks, Henry Allingham, born June 6, 1896 was the world's oldest man.
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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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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.
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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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