What Does the Blood of a 100-Year-Old Look Like?…

What Does the Blood of a 100-Year-Old Look Like? Scientists Found a Unique Signature Some people live past 100 with remarkable health. A new study suggests part of the answer may be hidden in their blood chemistry, a distinct metabolic fingerprint that separates exceptional aging from ordinary aging. Genetics is estimated to account for as much as 50% of a person's ability to reach extreme old age. Lifestyle factors, a plant-forward diet, regular natural movement, and strong social relationships play an important role too. While researchers have already identified distinctive immune system traits in many centenarians, the metabolic side of healthy aging has remained far less understood. Researchers at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine analysed blood samples from 213 participants in the New England Centenarian Study, one of the largest studies of exceptionally long-lived people in North America. The study included 70 centenarians, their children, and age-matched control participants. Usin