Brazil is home to three of the 10 longest-lived male supercentenarians in the world.
A new paper explores why Brazil is home to an unusually high number of long-lived individuals.
The authors believe distinct genetic and immunological factors may be driving this effect.
The field of longevity is exploding. You can't scroll an inch on your social media feed before you come across someone who claims they'll live to 150.
Nine times out of 10, these people believe they can achieve this by spending huge sums on wellness “hacks,” untested treatments, and supplements.
Only time will tell whether their high-cost, bespoke protocols will extend their lives. Meanwhile, in Brazil, many people — without access to $1,000-per-night wellness clinics or cryotherapy chambers — are routinely living to 100 and beyond.
Despite limited access to healthcare, many of these centenarians stay healthy even up until the end of their century-long lives.