Researchers uncover the biological and lifestyle factors that helped María Branyas Morera reach 117 in extraordinary health, offering new insights into human longevity.

For most of Natalie Grabow's life, she didn't know how to swim. At age 59, she decided to change that, so she could face an even bigger challenge. "It was a big hurdle I had to overcome," Grabow told NPR via email, "in order to do a triathlon." Grabow is ...

A woman who is one of the oldest people in the world to have Down Syndrome has celebrated her 80th birthday. Elizabeth Eastley was born one of six siblings in 1945 and was only expected to live until her mid-twenties.

CARSON CITY, Mich. (WOOD) — A journey of a thousand miles begins with just a step. Sure. But what about 2,200 miles across 14 states, climbing and descending the equivalent of 16 Mount Everests? Sound daunting? Not for Betty Kellenberger. At 80 years old ...

Natalie Grabow’s body broke down as she crossed the finish line at the Ironman World Championship this week, though it wasn’t clear whether it was due to exhaustion or pure emotion. Grabow, who turned 80 in August, officially became the oldest woman ...

CARSON CITY, Mich. (WOOD) — A journey of a thousand miles begins with just a step. Sure. But what about 2,200 miles across 14 states, climbing and descending the equivalent of 16 Mount Everests? Sound daunting? Not for Betty Kellenberger. At 80 years old ...