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Longevity

Western Cape woman celebrates 118th birthday
National
/ 27 September 2024

Western Cape woman celebrates 118th birthday

Margaret Maritz had a small party at her care home in Touws River

By Afp
PODCAST| Want to live longer? Here’s an exercise guide for young and old
Health
/ 3 May 2022

PODCAST| Want to live longer? Here’s an exercise guide for young and old

Should you exercise a lot, or a little? Should it be in the morning or at night? Follow this easy guide to heart health

By Mia Malan and Danny Booysen
What lengths would you go to to pay off your debt?
Friday
/ 8 March 2021

What lengths would you go to to pay off your debt?

In this extract, from the anthology Upshot curated by Lauren Beukes, the author imagines rich people and voters at home deciding on his character’s fate

By Bongani Kona
Who wants to live forever?
Article
/ 19 July 2019

Who wants to live forever?

Longevity enthusiasts believe immortality is a worthwhile goal. But refugees from the past could create problems for future generations

By Martin Rees 1
Apple a day keeps Grim Squeaker away*
Article
/ 13 July 2018

Apple a day keeps Grim Squeaker away*

There have been many success stories in efforts to extend the human lifespan in the past 200 years

By Matthew Du Plessis
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Article
/ 12 January 2009

Would-be Chinese bride, 107, seeks first husband

A 107-year-old Chinese woman who was afraid to marry when she was young has decided to look for her first husband.

By Staff Reporter

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