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Most babies born this century will live to 100

Most babies born in rich countries this century will eventually make it to their 100th birthday, new research says. Danish experts say that since the 20th century, people in developed countries are living about three decades longer than in the past. Surprisingly, the trend shows little sign of slowing down.

New maple tap developers foresee a sweet season

It's 2 inches tall, costs about 35 cents and looks like a tiny rocket ship. But it has big potential.

Goodell says expanded NFL season good for quality

An expanded regular season would improve the overall quality of the NFL and increase interest among fans, commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday.

Laboring longer a growing trend for Americans

Americans are changing the game plan for retirement, with millions laboring right past the traditional retirement age and working into their late 60s and beyond.

Reaching 100 Is Easier Than Suspected

Living to 100 is easier than you might think. Surprising new research suggests that even people who develop heart disease or diabetes late in life have a decent shot at reaching the century mark.

Healthy Habits Can Mean 14 Extra Years

To get an extra 14 years of life, don't smoke, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, exercise regularly and drink alcohol in moderation. That's the finding of a study that tracked about 20,000 people in the United Kingdom.

U.S. Schools Weigh Extending Hours, Year

School principal Robin Harris used to see the clock on her office wall as the enemy, its steady ticking a reminder that time was not on her side.

Woman Regains Voice After Nearly 3 Years

A woman thought to have Lou Gehrig's Disease has resumed talking after a silence of nearly three years — the second such surprise recovery at a south-central Kansas facility. Nurse Georgi Hollins was tending to De Glaze on Halloween when her longtime patient surprised her.

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Optimistic Women Live Longer, Healthier
Source: Live Science

Optimistic women live longer and healthier lives than their pessimistic peers, a new study suggests.

Want To Go For Longer? Get Jogging
Source: Sky.com

Older joggers remain fit and active for longer than non-runners and are half as likely to die prematurely, scientists say. They are also less likely to succumb to a range of age-related illnesses, including heart disease, cancer and neurological disorders.

Great Wall Of China Is 180 Miles Longer Than Previously Thought, Says New Government Study
Source: Sky.com

The ancient Great Wall of China is almost 200 miles longer than previously thought, according to a new study.

Hot women, cold men will live longer | The Australian
Source: Australian News Network

LOOKING to live to a ripe old age? A triumvirate of sun, sand and surf may be the key if you're a woman, while men might do well to consider relocating to cooler climes.

LiveScience.com - Study: Summer is Getting Longer
Source: Live Science

The lines between seasons are blurring and summer is getting longer in North America, a new study indicates.

SPACE.com -- BREAKING NEWS: Pluto Demoted, No Longer a Planet
Source: Space.com

Capping years of intense debate, astronomers resolved today to demote Pluto in a wholesale redefinition of planethood that is a victory of scientific reasoning over historic and cultural influences.

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