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.
A comprehensive study of 117-year-old supercentenarian Maria Branyas Morera revealed biological factors that protected her from common age-related diseases, such as short telomeres and beneficial gene variants, suggesting potential pathways for promoting healthy aging in others.
A Michigan woman, Bonita Gibson, celebrated her 114th birthday, attributing her long life to eating potatoes, staying positive, and healthy habits, having survived multiple historical events and COVID-19, and living a life filled with family, travel, and joy.
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.
