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Don't expect to live in significantly longer, at least not in this century By Alice Park Senior Health Correspondent Whether we’re comfortable admitting it or not, we live in a youth-obsessed and age-averse culture. For proof, look no further than the internet, where influencers and anti-aging evangelists hawk dubious strategies. But can we really expect to live to 100 or beyond? Researchers cranked the numbers and found that in order to add meaningful years to the average life expectancy, it will take significant scientific advances—which haven’t happened yet but may be on the way. READ MORE Share This Story

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