The pursuit of understanding human longevity
Abstract
Precise recommendations for humans to reach more than 100 years remain elusive. A recent multiomics study revealed that extreme age and poor health are not inherently linked. Longevity stems from a multifactorial resilience that involves protective genetics, efficient metabolism, low inflammation, and favorable lifestyle choices. Insights from centenarians and Blue Zones suggest that healthy aging is rooted in the synergistic interplay of biological, environmental, and above mentioned factors.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Genetics
Aging
and Longevity in Model Organisms
Insurance
Mortality
Demography
Risk Management
Aging and Gerontology Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- npj Aging
- Publisher
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC
- Volume
- 12
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 25–25
- Publication date
- 5 February 2026
- Language
- EN