People Who Live to 100 Have a Unique Relationship with Disease
16 hours ago
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- Centenarians have a unique ability to avoid or delay major diseases, contributing to their longevity.
- Studies show centenarians develop fewer diseases and at a slower rate compared to shorter-lived peers.
- Centenarians are less likely to suffer from serious conditions like cardiovascular disease and neuropsychiatric disorders.
- They tend to have conditions limited to a single organ system, making them easier to manage.
- Centenarians experience a slower accumulation of health conditions, often not seeing a sharp decline until very late in life.
- The findings challenge the belief that longer life inevitably means more disease, suggesting a distinct pattern of aging.
- Future research aims to explore the factors (genetics, lifestyle, environment) that predict living to 100.