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Social Connection Can Assist in Longevity
Two lives took opposite paths and rewrote assumptions about success.
 • Kevin Ferguson
The Daily Battles Inside a Mind at 104
Simple responses that bring comfort during frightening delusional moments.
 • Kevin Ferguson
Meet the 106-Year-Old Who Refused to Quit Flying
How one centenarian’s airport ordeal became a symbol of bureaucratic absurdity.
 • Kevin Ferguson
Singapore's Secret to a Longer, Better Life
A look inside the world’s boldest public health experiment, which contributed to the doubling of centenarians in the past decade — from 700 to 1,500.
 • Kevin Ferguson
Getting Revenge on a Grandma Scammer
Plus, 7 tips to avoid being a victim.
 • Kevin Ferguson
A Quiet Ritual for a Centenarian's Focused Mind
Simple hobbies can bring joy and mental stimulation.
 • Kevin Ferguson
Okinawa's Lessons on Living to 100
A centenarian hot spot where gardening is a common form of exercise, enjoyment and stress release.
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The Trap of Too Much To-Do
Putting a halt to Grandma Kay's subscription shenanigans.
A Century in Motion: Grandma Kay's Walking Ritual
Her routine can aid in minimizing chronic disease leading to a longer, healthier life, says cardiologist.
 • Kevin Ferguson
Why Are We Seeing More Centenarians?
Centenarians are still unique, but what’s unique about them?
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The Inescapable Charm of a Concerning Hobby
Grandma Kay is quite opportunistic to choose her gardening window of time. The one hour a day she likely won’t be pestered about what she’s doing in the…
 • Kevin Ferguson
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