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Kiplinger
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Jacob Schroeder

Want to Live Longer? Here's What Works

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Who doesn't want to live longer? Modern science is making living to 100 and beyond easier, assuming everyone wants a happy retirement to be as long as possible. But beware of longevity "experts" hawking miracles and immortality. We check in with the real experts: Adam Savage of MythBusters fame and scientists conducting independent, peer-reviewed studies.

If the nearly 6,000 longevity studies published last year on PubMed are any indication, we’re trying harder than ever to surpass age 100 — or getting closer than ever. Tech moguls like Jeff Bezos and Peter Thiel are pouring millions into longevity research, while companies like Google are racing to rejuvenate human cells.

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