The study of centenarians and the factors that contribute to a long and healthy life is a
fascinating and important field of research. As the global population continues to age, the …

The population is aging and the fastest growing group of older adults in the United States
and the world are centenarians. This chapter reviews studies of centenarians in many …

Understanding why certain people live longer than others, experiencing good health and
independence, has been a centuries-long question. The length and quality of life are …

In the course of the next 10 years, say the watchers of consumer trends, a new generation—
Generation C—will emerge. Born after 1990, they are referred to as “digital natives,” now …

Long life is a topic of great interest in medicine and among the general public. The
“successful aging” which is a high priority for individuals and societies, is aging without any …

Though exceptional human longevity has captured the imagination for millennia, it has been
only in the past fifteen years or so that some of the secrets to very long lives are finally giving …

It is estimated that by 2025 there will be 1.2 billion people in the world over the age of 60,
and by 2050 there will be 2 billion. Individuals over the age of 80 years represent the fastest …

The benefits of physical activity for older adults are as multiple as the options for activity
available. For instance, exercise is proven to have physical, cognitive, social, and emotional …

Regular physical activity is beneficial for all ages and has been shown to reduce the risk of
cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. In this chapter we will discuss the effect of …

Despite a near universal interest in human aging, much needs to be learned as why some of
us live to average ages and others live to exceptionally old ages. While rapid progress has …