longevity

Japanese woman turns 117 years old, extends record as world’s oldest person
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Japanese woman turns 117 years old, extends record as world’s oldest person

TOKYO (Reuters) – Kane Tanaka has extended her record as the world’s oldest person by celebrating her 117th birthday at…
‘World’s oldest man’ dies in Japan at 113
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‘World’s oldest man’ dies in Japan at 113

  “World’s oldest man” Masazo Nonaka, who was born just two years after the Wright brothers launched humanity’s first powered…
Report claims fraud in Frenchwoman’s ‘oldest-ever’ world record
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Report claims fraud in Frenchwoman’s ‘oldest-ever’ world record

  A record held by a Frenchwoman as the world’s longest living person could be fraudulent and involve an identity…
Later menstruation and menopause linked to longevity
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Later menstruation and menopause linked to longevity

According to new American research, women who begin menstruating after the age of 12 and enter menopause after the age…
A strong bond between elderly people and their dogs boosts health
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A strong bond between elderly people and their dogs boosts health

A new study by the University of Missouri has found that owning a dog can help improve the health of…
Social groups after retirement may be good for longevity
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Social groups after retirement may be good for longevity

Should retirement planning include strategies for being active in social groups?
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