WEST JORDAN — When 109-year-old Frances Mitchell was asked if she feels lucky to have lived so long, she gave a simple response. "Of course; I think I deserve it," Mitchell said with a smile. Mitchell ...

They’ve witnessed a world at war, the first man on the moon and the invention of a computer that fits in your pocket. Three Utah centenarians have not just seen history — they’ve lived it. Esther Orr, ...

National Centenarian’s Day, celebrated each year on September 22, shines a spotlight on those who have reached 100 years of age and beyond. The day is about more than age — it’s about honoring ...

Last month, I had the privilege of interviewing two centenarians: Noelle Peterson and Ester Akersloot. The lives of these two remarkable women took different paths but what struck me most was the ...

A long-running study of centenarian families suggests that nutrition may quietly interact with inherited biology to shape how people age.

THORNBURY — Chester County celebrates centenarian citizens with a ceremony at Penn Oaks every year. They are honored for reaching the milestone of turning 100, and beyond. The centenarians event was a ...

A new survey of centenarians finds people who make it to 100 are not letting the grass grow under their feet. Many have taken up habits that younger people may find surprising. It's the combination of ...

Living to see 100 is a remarkable achievement. Recent scientific studies suggest it is far from a random stroke of luck. Centenarians, people aged 100 years or more, not only live longer but also ...

Humans may be living longer on average these days, but, even so, only a fraction of us will live to see our 100th birthday. Yet the reasons why only a select few will become centenarians still remains ...