Solving the looming retirement crisis means thinking differently about aging, economist says

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Andrew Scott's new book "The Longevity Imperative" calls for a rethink on how we view aging.

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The next breakthrough for longevity obsessives: measuring organ age

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There may come a day when patients can measure the age of their organs through a blood test.

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I'm an 83-year-old doctor who still works 50-hour weeks. I never give any thought to retirement — I still have things to contribute.

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Dr. Maroon told Business Insider his family is encouraging about the fact that he still works.

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5 tips to keep your brain sharp for when you're Biden's age

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President Joe Biden's fitness for office was again called into question after a Special Counsel report that described him as an "elderly man with a poor memory."

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Scientists discovered which dogs live the longest after studying 155 different breeds, and it could help you be a better pet owner

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Millionaire Bryan Johnson is making his anti-aging 'basics' available for $333 a month to 2,500 people

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Bryan Johnson.
Bryan Johnson.

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Millionaire Bryan Johnson who wants to live forever shares his recipes for anti-aging lunch and dessert

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For lunch, tech exec Bryan Johnson has a 'Super Veggie' bowl that includes a mix of boiled vegetables and lentils.

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Tech execs like Bryan Johnson and Sam Altman are optimizing their diets to live longer. Here's what experts say to eat to expand your lifespan, from blueberries to red onions.

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Blueberries contain anthocyanin — an antioxidant that gives the fruit its color and helps with cognitive function.

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The tech billionaires trying to hack longevity and live forever

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Tech billionaires living forever
From Sam Altman (from top left, clockwise) to Peter Thiel, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Sergey Brin, many of the world's wealthiest billionaires seem to be on a quest for the fountain of youth.

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Henry Kissinger was so old that he outlived one of his New York Times obituary writers

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Henry Kissinger attends the ceremony for the Henry A. Kissinger Prize on January 21, 2020, in Berlin, Germany.
Henry Kissinger attends the ceremony for the Henry A. Kissinger Prize on January 21, 2020, in Berlin, Germany.

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