World's Oldest Living Person Passes Away at 117

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The Spin

Narrative A

Stories like Morera are likely to become much more common, with a projected 3.7M 100-year-olds expected to be on the planet by 2050. For those who wish to be in that group, the advice of centenarians today is generally to be religious or spiritual, find a purpose in life, laugh a lot, and find love. Not only will this help you reach 100 and beyond, it will help you stay happy as you age.

Guardian

Narrative B

While sentimental, anecdotal advice is nice to read about, there are concrete scientific answers as to why certain populations live longer than others. These areas of the world are called "blue zones," and their record-breaking populations come down to a few simple factors — particularly related to diet and exercise. This includes plant-based meals, losing weight, daily walks, and spending time with social connections.

CNBC

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 31% chance that someone born before 2001 will live to be 150, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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