Exceptional longevity describes survival far beyond the average human lifespan, often with relatively preserved physical and cognitive function. Individuals with exceptional longevity frequently avoid or significantly delay major age-related diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurodegeneration. This phenotype is associated with favorable genetic profiles, efficient metabolic regulation, and enhanced cellular maintenance mechanisms. Exceptional longevity is not simply the absence of disease but reflects resilience to biological aging processes. Studying exceptionally long-lived individuals provides valuable insights into protective mechanisms that support sustained health. Research in this area helps distinguish factors that promote healthy aging from those that merely prolong survival under disease burden.
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Kenneth R Pelletier, University of California School of Medicine, United States
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Thomas J Webster, Brown University, United States
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Mary Elizabeth Wakefield, Chi-Akra Center for Ageless Aging, United States
Title : Decoding the secret of longevity through big data: Noncoding RNAs—not proteins—drive animal lifespan evolution
Anyou Wang, DIFIBER LLC, United States
Title : Aspirin guided by coronary artery calcium scoring for primary prevention in persons with subclinical coronary heart disease
Arthur J Siegel, McLean Hospital, United States
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Narendra Kumar, HeartbeatsZ Academy, United Kingdom