Living to 100 is becoming clearer as a result of healthy lifestyle choices. Centenarians typically develop age-related diseases later and at a slower rate than non-centenarians. A 2024 study showed they faced lower risks for conditions like stroke and cancer, indicating precedent for longevity. Additionally, a 2025 follow-up study highlighted that centenarians had fewer health issues overall, while indicating some prevalence of tumors. However, neuropsychiatric disorders, such as dementia, were less frequent, emphasizing the complexity of aging and health.
Recent scientific studies show centenarians not only live longer but also enjoy a significantly lower burden of disease compared to earlier deaths. They develop diseases later and more slowly.
A 2024 Swedish study concluded that exceptional longevity is less about surviving disease and more about delaying or sidestepping it entirely.
Individuals who reached 100 years had fewer diagnosed conditions and accumulated diseases at a slower rate, indicating that healthy aging is a protective factor.
Although malignancies were somewhat more prevalent among centenarians, neuropsychiatric conditions such as dementia and anxiety were less common in this age group.
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