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Drew Blankenship

Living to 100: The Growing Trend and What’s Behind It

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More Americans are reaching their 90s and even crossing the 100‑year mark, and this longevity trend is reshaping everything from retirement planning to healthcare. Living to 100 (or beyond) was once something people saw as extraordinary. But over the next 30 years, the centenarian population is projected to quadruple. What’s behind the growing trend? Here is what you need to know.

Better Healthcare Is Extending Lifespans

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