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Longevity is a hot topic these days. Academic journals and mainstream outlets alike regularly report on studies touting the science behind long lives and tell stories of aging adults running marathons ...

A man who is 92 years old is not only still competing in his activity of choice, he’s teaching others the secrets of how to live a long, healthy and fulfilling life. Ivan Pedley, a retired toolmaker, ...

Think of strength as insurance. Maybe you don't care about how much you can lift, but you should want to know how to get stronger so you can live life to the fullest. Strong legs help you kick a ball ...

PARRISH, Fla. — Coach Clifford Lim never pictured himself becoming an elementary school teacher. Now he can't picture himself doing anything else. He teaches physical education at Harvey K-8 at ...

Living a healthy lifestyle has been proven to promote longevity, but experts are taking it seven steps further. Longevity experts David Cravit and Larry Wolf, co-founders of the web magazine and ...

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Our personal health reporter explains why it’s the quality, not quantity, of socializing that matters. By Katrin Bennhold I’m the host of The World. By Dana G. Smith I cover personal health.

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Usually, when someone reaches the milestone of turning 100, it makes local headlines and might even go viral on social media — but what if that became the norm? Reaching 100 years of age could become ...