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Why Do Some People Live So Long? Researchers Study Centenarians' Genes, Lifestyle

For a growing number of Americans, 100 is the new 80. There are about 84,000 centenarians living in the United States, a number that is expected to increase 10 times by the year 2050, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The secrets of longevity have been a source of fascination for millenniums. Over the course of human history, numerous diets, lifestyle regimens and supplements have been touted. In a special section called "The Science of Living Longer," Time magazine explores what experts...Full Story
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