Living to the Age of 100

More and more people are living longer and when asked if they want to live to age 100, an overwhelming 69% of Americans say 'yes,' according to a n...

July 1, 2022
4:38 AM

More and more people are living longer and when asked if they want to live to age 100, an overwhelming 69% of Americans say 'yes,' according to a new poll. To what extent do genetics play a role in longevity and how much does a healthy lifestyle offset genetic traits? We asked Dr. Manisha Parulekar, M.D, Director, Division of Geriatrics, Hackensack University Medical Center, Co-Director, Center for Memory Loss and Brain Health to share her expertise.'People are living longer and we continue to see growth of lifespan in those living past 85,' said Dr.