What it's like to live past 100

The number of people living past a hundred years old has doubled in the US, and researchers predict that rate will continue to climb.

You are dependent on others for just about everything. · All of your real friends, and many of your loved ones, are dead. · People expect you to ...

Today, according to Perls, more than one in every 5,000 people is 100 years old or older, but only one in 250,000 is 105 or older. And only one ...

You might think that living a full life past 100 is a stretch, but these centenarians say otherwise: They're active, inspired and full of ...

8 evidence-based tips to live to a healthy 100 · Move more, sit less. Just 30 minutes of exercise five days a week reduces risk of cardiovascular ...

Certainly not smoking, that's a biggie. Regular exercise. I think certainly exercising every day is important. Mixing it up, not just doing ...

Life at its essence is about time and by 2050, nearly 3.7 million people are expected to live up to 100. What can we do to get the most out of ...

Researchers explore the secrets behind increased life expectancies, focusing on the influence of diet, lifestyle, and socio-economic changes ...

It's about more than just surviving: The goal is to have a healthy brain and body well into old age. ... Turning 100 is just a number for some ...

AARP spoke with three other centenarians about their history, their habits and their advice for people who want to make it to 100 and beyond.

While genetics play a large role in healthy aging, physical activity, social support and where you live also can influence your chances for ...

Plentiful evidence suggests that a healthy lifestyle can add up to 14 years to our lives. But given UK life expectancy is about 81, this isn't ...

The United Nations declares this a “longevity revolution,” and it's going to challenge everything we thought we knew about health care, personal ...

Thomas Perls is the director of Boston University's New England Centenarian Study, which has been studying the lives of Americans over the ...

America's population is aging, with more people living to be 100. · Reaching extreme old age depends on multiple factors like location, gender, ...

Dr. Gladys McGarey is the author of "The Well-Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor's Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age.

What do the Blue Zones have in common? ... According to Live to 100, these five spots share some similar elements — a plant-based diet, natural ...

Living to 100 years old is more likely than ever before. Evidence suggests most people do not wish to live to 100, but in those that do, ...

A new study from a group of Boston researchers is looking at centenarians to learn how to combat Alzheimer's disease. Read the full story: ...

Elizabeth Sullivan lived to 106 after drinking three Dr. · Other super-agers swear by unhealthy habits like daily whiskey, tobacco, ice cream, ...