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  • HR Moody
    HR "Rick" Moody

    A top gerontologist says it's time we all start focusing on the glass half-full aspects of aging in today's society.

  • Living to 100
    Dr. Margery Silver

    One of the world's leading experts on longevity teaches from her own experiences.

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    Dr. Robert Butler

    Back in the 1960s, while people were still speaking out against racism and women were fighting for their rights, Dr. Robert Butler was fighting for a group people didn't really pay much attention to: the elderly.

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    Jack LaLanne

    Jack LaLanne has been pumping the nation up for more than 70 years.

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    Charlie Futrell

    Charlie Futrell is an 85-year-old superman.

  • Mario Martinez
    Mario Martinez

    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.

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    She Defines Human Lifespan

    Lifespan 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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    Living to 100 Can Be Easy As Cake

    Hitting the big 1-0-0 mark can be easier than most of us think. Experts say if you follow three simple tips you may see yourself blowing out the candles on your 100th birthday cake!


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    Dr. Nancy Snyderman

    In the world of medicine, it's imperative to dispel myths and find the truth. And that's exactly what NBC's Chief Medical Editor, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, strives to do.

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    Can You Live to 100? Would You Want To?

    Ready or not the age of the centenarian is here. There are about 70,000 centenarians in the U.S. and within 45 years there will be more than 1 million. Find out how you can one day blow out 100 candles.


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    Boomer's Buzz: Friday, May 9, 2008

    Clinton presses on as Dems line up behind Obama, the sneeze viewed 14 million times, the earth's three moons, hearing heart attack risk, spectacular water falls, and more.


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    Jack La Lanne

    Jack La Lanne was so far ahead of his time, people thought he was nuts. Today, he's revered worldwide and he's still Growing Bolder.

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    Abigail Trafford

    Washington Post writer Abigail Trafford is a leader in the movement to fight ageism.

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    Can You Live to 100?

    Would You Want to Live to 100?


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    Dr. Mark Hyman

    Good news! Doctors say they’ve discovered Miracle Grow for the brain and Dr. Mark Hyman says you won’t believe how easy it is for you to incorporate it into your daily life. Here’s the best part – no drugs are involved!

  • Dan Buettner
    Dan Buettner

    Growing Bolder Radio has interviewed a remarkable man by the name of Dan Buettner. Dan holds several world endurance cycling records, is an adventurer, film producer, photographer, educator, and now author of the definitive book on longevity.

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    World's Oldest Woman Had Normal Brain

    A Dutch woman who reached 115 years of age and remained mentally sharp throughout life had a healthy brain when she died. The new study suggests Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia are not inevitable, as had been suspected.


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    Want to Add 14 Years to Your Life?

    Researchers just released a list of some easy things you can do to live a longer, happier life.


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    Triple Digits?

    Throughout 99% of human history, the average life expectancy was less than 18 years. That’s changing. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are now 80,000 centenarians in the United States, and that number is projected to increase seven-fold, to...

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    Shannon Brownlee

    Do bottles crash down when you open your medicine cabinet? Respected and honored medical writer Shannon Brownlee says Americans are over-treated and that's making America sicker and poorer.

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    Remembering Ruth

    This is a slide show of pictures taken during the final 6 months of Ruth Hamilton's amazing life. Growing Bolder introduced Ruth to the Internet and video blogging in her 109th year. The rest is history.


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    The Story of Ruth: An Amazing Life

    It's hard to say that a 109-year-old died too soon. But Ruth Hamilton was always up for new adventures. It's why she became the world's oldest blogger. You'll be touched by her story and her legacy.

  • Power of Experience
    Hugh Delehanty

    How can you get true meaning out of the second half of your life? AARP's Hugh Delehanty has gathered advice from some of the greatest writers over 50.

  • Ruth Hamilton
    Ruth1898 Dishes Out Relationship Advice

    Move over Dr. Phil because there's a fresh, new voice who has advice based on something you may never achieve -- 109 years of life experience. Find out what Ruth1898, the world's oldest blogger, can teach you about love and life.

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    "Acting" Like Grownups

    A renowned photographer is opening the eyes of teens to show them the wisdom of some of the oldest people in the world.

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    Who You Calling Senior?

    For a growing number of Americans, growing "old" isn't what it used to be. In fact, many are finding it's the best times of their lives.

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    Oz Garcia

    There may not be a fountain of youth you can drink from, but nutritionist for the stars Oz Garcia has written several books that will help you read your way to looking younger!

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    Dr. Aubrey de Grey

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

  • Ruth Hamilton
    Ruth Hamilton

    Ruth Hamilton is 109 years young and still inspiring everyone around her. Wait until you hear about her incredible, history-making life.

  • Pamela Smith
    Pamela Smith

    World-famous nutritionist Pamela Smith helps everyone from Shaq to Walt Disney World create realistic, healthy and delicious meal plans.

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    Fred Mathes

    What do a 92-year-old man and his 56-year-old Schwinn have in common? They're both still racing down the road!


 

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