Elon Musk says it's 'highly likely' humans figure out how to reverse aging — but there's 'some benefit to death'

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Elon Musk attends 56th annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos
Elon Musk attended the 56th annual World Economic Forum on Thursday.

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Patti Smith says turning 79 made one thing clear

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Patti Smith.
Patti Smith says growing older has made her more aware of how much time she has left.

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I'm still working in the medical field at 83. My husband doesn't need me at home staring at him all day — I want to be productive.

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Barbara Fod
Barbara Ford, 83, works in the medical field.

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Living abroad for 28 years gave me everything I wanted — and a quiet guilt I still carry

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Kris LeBoutillier standing near a shophouse in Singapore.
Kris LeBoutillier says that living in Singapore gave him opprotunities he never would have found back home.

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My 98-year-old grandmother is the most positive person I know. I think it's the secret to her long life.

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The author's grandmother wearing a pink shirt and khaki pants.
The author's grandmother is 98 years old.

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Helen Mirren, 80, has a blunt message for tech bros chasing eternal youth

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Helen Mirren.
Helen Mirren.

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I'm 84 and grateful to work for my son's business. I made sacrifices for him, and now he's helping me.

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Linda Kemp
Linda Kemp, 84, works for her son's law firm.

Linda Kemp

When celebrities over 50 talk about health, these 6 ideas keep coming up

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Composite image of Dick Van Dyke, Demi Moore, and Moregan Freeman
Celebrities over 50 share some common habits that help keep them healthy.

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Mary Steenburgen, 72, says Jane Fonda's advice has reshaped the way she approaches aging

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Mary Steenburgen and Jane Fonda.
Mary Steenburgen and Jane Fonda.

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A longevity researcher doesn't take any supplements. Here are his 3 anti-aging habits instead.

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Dr. Thomas Rando; a salmon salad
Dr. Thomas Rando generally follows the Mediterranean diet and fasts once a week.

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