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Longevity expert: ‘We’re using our bodies beyond their biological warranty period’

Assisted dying is, in part, “a consequence” of these extended lives, he says. I don’t see any reason to conclude that he’s not a super ager.” Similarly, he continues, there is “no evidence” that Trump is facing “significant cognitive issues”. “You might want to ask her why she thinks it’s going to make her live to 150,” responds an exasperated …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Age limit: Have we hit a ceiling for longevity? Not so fast, some experts say

Salon

For as long as humans have been aware of their mortality, the question of whether a limit exists to the maximum age we can reach has followed. However, a new study published this week in Nature Aging says that this upward trend is curbing and boldly states that “humanity’s battle for a long life has largely been accomplished.” Using data …

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Human life expectancy pushed to maximum limit, gains slowing down, study finds

The Independent

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Don't expect human life expectancy to grow much more, researcher says

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We have to recognize there's a limit” and perhaps …

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Increase in human life expectancy is slowing down, study suggests

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The rise in human life expectancy is finally slowing down

The Independent

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Biden at 81: Often sharp and focused but sometimes confused and forgetful, observers say

LA Times

President Biden’s conduct behind closed doors, in the Oval Office, on Air Force One and in meetings around the world is described in the same dual way by those who regularly see him in action. Biden’s allies worry that the next inevitable misstep — even if it’s not of the magnitude of his debate performance — will resurrect voter concerns …

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Biden at 81: Often sharp and focused but sometimes confused and forgetful

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s conduct behind closed doors, in the Oval Office, on Air Force One and in meetings around the world is described in the same dual way by those who regularly see him in action. President Joe Biden walks across the South Lawn of the White House as he talks with White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

There is one big reason why Joe Biden refuses to step aside

Salon

President Joe Biden is running against a man with 34 felony convictions, two impeachments and a historically bungled attempt to manage a pandemic. An observer might be forgiven for assuming that, as former Trump lawyer Alan Dershowitz told Salon in 2019, the American people would never stand for a president who behaves like Trump. "George Washington set an important precedent …

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Biden turns 81 as voters show concern about age

The Hindu

Joe Biden will turn 81 on Monday with the traditional pardoning of the Thanksgiving turkeys at the White House, but don’t expect him to mention the issue that has U.S. voters in a flap. On a visit to meet union workers in Illinois he joked that “I know I only look like I’m 30, but I’ve been around for a …

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1 year, 2 months ago

For Biden and Trump, Age Really Is Just a Number

Live Mint

Either Donald Trump or Joe Biden would be the oldest person to win the presidency if they prevail in next year’s election. That tells us a nonsmoking male with Biden’s birthday, in good health, would be expected to live nine more years after next year’s Election Day, while for one with Trump’s birthday, it would be 11 years. The University …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Biden at 80: A ‘respecter of fate’ mulls 2nd White House bid

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — People in their 80s lead countries, create majestic art and perform feats of endurance. “Pelosi’s decision makes such questions more salient in the context of Biden’s 2020 statement that he was the bridge to a new generation of leaders.” Biden’s verbal flubs have been the stuff of legend throughout his five-decade political career, so sussing out the impact …

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Biden at 80: A \'\'respecter of fate\'\' mulls 2nd White House bid

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Washington: People in their 80s lead countries, create majestic art and perform feats of endurance. It's soon time for Joe Biden, 80 on Sunday, to decide whether he has one more mountain to climb — the one to a second term as president. Some supporters wince when he speaks, hoping he gets through his remarks OK. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Biden at 80 — A ‘respecter of fate’ mulls second White House bid

The Hindu

People in their 80s lead countries, create majestic art and perform feats of endurance. Some supporters wince when he speaks, hoping he gets through his remarks OK. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's decision, at age 82, to pull back from leadership and let a new generation rise may spill over into Mr. Biden's thinking and that of his party as Democrats …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Biden at 80: A ‘respecter of fate’ mulls 2nd White House bid

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — People in their 80s lead countries, create majestic art and perform feats of endurance, one even scaling Mount Everest. Some supporters wince when he speaks, hoping he gets through his remarks OK. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision, at age 82, to pull back from leadership and let a new generation rise may spill over into Biden’s thinking and …

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The controversial cells that saved 10 million lives

BBC

The controversial cells that saved 10 million lives Farakos/Getty Images Numerous vaccines are made using the cells, which were taken from a foetus in the 1960s. A hidden crisis Before Hayflick’s discovery, scientists had got around the division limit by continually replenishing their cell supplies with fresh ones from new animals, or using cancerous cells – since cancer doesn’t play …

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Longevity expert: ‘We’re using our bodies beyond their biological warranty period’

Age limit: Have we hit a ceiling for longevity? Not so fast, some experts say

Human life expectancy pushed to maximum limit, gains slowing down, study finds

Don't expect human life expectancy to grow much more, researcher says

Increase in human life expectancy is slowing down, study suggests

The rise in human life expectancy is finally slowing down

Biden at 81: Often sharp and focused but sometimes confused and forgetful, observers say

Biden at 81: Often sharp and focused but sometimes confused and forgetful

There is one big reason why Joe Biden refuses to step aside

Biden turns 81 as voters show concern about age

For Biden and Trump, Age Really Is Just a Number

Biden at 80: A ‘respecter of fate’ mulls 2nd White House bid

Biden at 80: A \'\'respecter of fate\'\' mulls 2nd White House bid

Biden at 80 — A ‘respecter of fate’ mulls second White House bid

Biden at 80: A ‘respecter of fate’ mulls 2nd White House bid

The controversial cells that saved 10 million lives