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General · 10 July 2026

Centenarians' blood may hold secret to healthier, longer lives

Centenarians' blood may hold secret to healthier, longer lives

Scientists found a special chemical fingerprint in the blood of people over 100, which links to healthier, longer lives. Boston University researchers say centenarians had unusually high levels of certain bile acids and preserved levels of steroids. These patterns differ from typical ageing and could help protect people from age-related decline.

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