In this episode of Cancer Courage Stories, Dr. John Langdon explains how cancer is actually your own body losing control. Find out what role biology, genetics and the environment play in this disease.

A geneticist from the University of Cambridge in England thinks the first person to live to 1,000 is alive today.

Want to learn how to live to 100? Here's a tip: getting online may be as important as hitting the gym.

Sure, you know genetics and your life habits are important factors in living a long life, but have you considered the importance of your thoughts? Clinical psychologist Dr. Mario Martinez thinks it's a crucial component of healthy aging.

American Edna Scott Parker was born April 20, 1893 and at age 115, is currently recognized as the oldest person in the world following the death of Yone Minagawa of Japan on August 13, 2007.

Isn't it strange that all mothers say the same things? This is another in our series of fast forwards -- viral emails being forwarded to family and friends.

Want to know what it takes to live to 100? Read an excerpt of a book that explores that very question.

One of the world's top aging researchers says there is no such thing as a death gene.

Major lifestyle changes including a better diet and more exercise not only helps you lose weight and lower your blood pressure - it actually results in dramatic changes at a genetic level.