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There are 7 comments on Why Do Some People Live to 100—and How?

  1. My dad is 103, his sister is 100, They both have clear memories, no cancer or heart problems. They seldom get sick. Their mom lived to be 100 and was the same. They grew up poor and lived pretty hard lives. How likely is it I got the same genes. My mom died from Alzheimer’s.

  2. Hello and excellent discussion with Dr. Perls. Back to socioeconomic status: many may strive to live to 95 to 100 but even middle/upper middle class income earners would not have the means to live comfortably for 35-40 years beyond retirement… although we cannot interfere what nature has in store for us, that is an extremely frightening proposition. In addition, perhaps losing your life partner and for that reason not being jubulent about the prospect of living another 20 yrs alone…etc

    I realize this is scientific data/factual data being provided however I worry about this is being a goal we should all want to strive for if possible) and if genetics allows) without the MAJOR consideration of economics…how are these centenarians affording to stay alive? (and mange finances, etc I might add as they cannot all be cognitively 100%..the example of Celia and others like her is more of an exception).

    Thank you.

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