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This month, the world lost two supercentenarians (that is, people who live to see their 110th birthday). In honor of their remarkable longevity, we bring you this story that sheds some light into how some of us defy logic and live longer than our lifestyles should allow. While one of the subjects here continues to exercise even in his 99th year, his doctor seems to think that good genes are the answer. Check out this Video of the Week and decide what you think keeps these old-timers ticking.
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This month, the world lost two supercentenarians (that is, people who live to see their 110th birthday). In honor of their remarkable longevity, we bring you this story that sheds some light into how some of us defy logic and live longer than our lifestyles should allow. While one of the subjects here continues to exercise even in his 99th year, his doctor seems to think that good genes are the answer. Check out this Video of the Week and decide what you think keeps these old-timers ticking.
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