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World’s oldest man, age 111, shares secrets to living a long life

April 9, 2024

World’s oldest man, age 111, shares secrets to living a long life

John Alfred Tinniswood of England is the world's oldest man at 111. Tinniswood said he mostly credits his longevity to "pure luck." But he does have a special meal he eats each week.

Cancer rates rising in young people due to ‘accelerated aging,’ new study finds: ‘Highly troubling’

April 9, 2024

Cancer rates rising in young people due to ‘accelerated aging,’ new study finds: ‘Highly troubling’

Accelerated aging — which is when biological age is greater than their chronological age — could increase cancer risk, according to research presented at the Association for Cancer Research meeting.

Florida man, 77, recounts saving his own dog from an alligator's jaws: 'I had my hands in his mouth'

April 2, 2024

Florida man, 77, recounts saving his own dog from an alligator's jaws: 'I had my hands in his mouth'

A 77-year-old weightlifter from Moore Haven, Florida, rescued his dog Rodger after an alligator's jaws chomped down onto the pup, requiring his the owner to wrestle with the reptile.

Health care is ‘overwhelmingly complex’ for older adults, experts say: ‘Ever-increasing hurdle’

March 28, 2024

Health care is ‘overwhelmingly complex’ for older adults, experts say: ‘Ever-increasing hurdle’

For senior adults, the complexities of health care can be overwhelming, experts say. Doctors weighed in on the challenges that make it difficult for seniors to get the care they need.

Artificial intelligence helps predict seniors’ long-term care needs: ‘Critical next steps’

March 21, 2024

Artificial intelligence helps predict seniors’ long-term care needs: ‘Critical next steps’

Could artificial intelligence predict when your aging loved one will need long-term care? One California company is looking to change that with its new AI platform, Waterlily.

Health's weekend read includes a survival story, longevity secrets and fatigue factors

March 10, 2024

Health's weekend read includes a survival story, longevity secrets and fatigue factors

This weekend, check out some of the most important stories and topics in Health over the past week that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out.

Iowa woman celebrates 102nd birthday by collecting canned goods for those in need: 'Very happy'

March 9, 2024

Iowa woman celebrates 102nd birthday by collecting canned goods for those in need: 'Very happy'

Trudy Handleman, a resident at Quartet Senior Living Village in Bettendorf, Iowa, collected 402 cans of food for her 102nd birthday. She spoke to Fox News Digital about what drove her to donate.

To live longer, do these 5 things every day, says a brain health expert

March 8, 2024

To live longer, do these 5 things every day, says a brain health expert

There are some things people can do to extend their lives. Dr. Gary Small, a memory, brain and aging expert at Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey, shares the five most important behaviors.

Retired chocolate store manager, 93, revisits her career for a day thanks to assisted living home

March 4, 2024

Retired chocolate store manager, 93, revisits her career for a day thanks to assisted living home

An English woman got to relive her younger life after her assisted living home set up a pop-up chocolate store similar to the one she worked at for decades.

Fasting-like diet could slow the aging process, study suggests: ‘Living longer and healthier’

February 29, 2024

Fasting-like diet could slow the aging process, study suggests: ‘Living longer and healthier’

A fasting-like diet could help slow down aging and reduce the risk of certain diseases, according to researchers from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.