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America's Oldest Person Turns 116, Sparking Longevity Debate
Original: America's Oldest Person Just Turned 116 – Here's What Science Says About How to Live That Long
The oldest person in the United States has reached the age of 116, and coverage is pairing the milestone with what researchers say about extreme longevity. Science writing on the topic points to factors studied in long-lived people, including genetics, diet, physical activity and social connection, while noting that reaching such ages remains rare and no single formula guarantees a longer life.
Why now: A rare supercentenarian milestone has renewed public interest in the science of living longer.
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- America's Oldest Person Just Turned 116 – Here's What Science Says About How to Live That Long · ScienceAlert
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