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Ethel Caterham Marks 117th Birthday as World's Oldest Living Person
world2 months ago

Ethel Caterham Marks 117th Birthday as World's Oldest Living Person

Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest living person, turned 117 on August 21, 2026, at her care home in Surrey, England. Recognized by Guinness World Records since April 2025, she celebrated with a Frank Sinatra impersonator and family. Caterham, who survived COVID-19 at age 110, attributes her longevity to avoiding arguments and maintaining a non-confrontational lifestyle. She remains the last surviving subject of King Edward VII and recently met King Charles III, recalling his 1969 investiture.

via USA Today|
#ethel-caterham#guinness-world-records#king-charles-iii
Ethel Caterham Marks 117th Birthday as World’s Oldest Living Person
world2 months ago

Ethel Caterham Marks 117th Birthday as World’s Oldest Living Person

Ethel Caterham, the world’s oldest living person, celebrated her 117th birthday on August 21, 2026, at her care home in Surrey, England. Born in 1909, Caterham became the world’s oldest person in April 2025 following the death of Brazilian nun Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas. She is the first British person to reach 117 and the last surviving subject of King Edward VII. Caterham, who survived the COVID-19 pandemic at age 110, celebrated with family and a Frank Sinatra impersonator, noting recent 'firsts' like holding hands with King Charles III.

via CNN|
#ethel-caterham#guinness-world-records#king-charles-iii
117-Year-Old's Gut Microbiome Hints at a Youthful Core
health-and-medicine4 months ago

117-Year-Old's Gut Microbiome Hints at a Youthful Core

Researchers studying María Branyas Morera, who died at 117, found her gut microbiome was dominated by Bifidobacterium (about half the community), a profile more typical of infants, and DNA methylation clocks suggested her biological age was 17–23 years younger than her actual age; the study, led by Dr. Manel Esteller at the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute, indicates gut health likely plays a role in aging but cautions that no single habit—like yogurt or diet—explains extreme longevity, which also depends on genetics and lifestyle.

via Sacramento Bee|
#aging#bifidobacterium#dna-methylation
Genetic Insights from the World's Oldest Person Reveal Longevity Secrets
health-and-science1 year ago

Genetic Insights from the World's Oldest Person Reveal Longevity Secrets

A study of Maria Branyas Morera, the world's oldest person at 117, reveals that her longevity was due to a combination of favorable genetics and a healthy lifestyle, including a Mediterranean diet and regular walking. The research identified specific genes linked to immune function, fat metabolism, and brain health, offering insights into the biological mechanisms of aging and potential avenues for developing anti-aging therapies.

via CNN|
#aging#genetics#health-and-science
"Texas Woman Celebrates 114th Birthday Surrounded by 5 Generations of Family"
human-interest3 years ago

"Texas Woman Celebrates 114th Birthday Surrounded by 5 Generations of Family"

Elizabeth Francis, a Texas woman, celebrated her 114th birthday surrounded by five generations of loved ones. She holds several titles, including being the oldest person in Texas, the second-oldest in the United States, and the seventh-oldest in the world. Despite her age, Francis rejects the idea of being old and credits her longevity to not drinking or smoking, eating everything, growing her own vegetables, and cooking homemade meals. Genetics also seem to play a role, as her sister lived to be 106 and her daughter and granddaughter are 94 and 68 years old, respectively.

via New York Post |
#family#human-interest#longevity