Like The New Yorker, I was born in 1925. Somewhat to my surprise, I decided to keep a journal of my hundredth year.

“If I’d known I was going to live this long, I’d have taken better care of myself.” —Dick Van Dyke Dick Van Dyke didn’t live a model life of disciplined health. He smoked heavily, drank a lot for ...

“The future is here,” the email announced. Hilda Jaffe, then 88, was letting her children know she planned to sell the family home in Verona, New Jersey. She’d decided to begin life anew — on her own ...

Seriously, who hasn't wondered what kind of magic potion keeps someone like Dick Van Dyke looking and acting like he's barely hit his 70s? The man is turning 100 soon, and honestly, he's still got ...

Mildred Kirschenbaum is the author of the recently published book, “Mildred’s Mindset: Wisdom from a Woman Centenarian.” Following the book’s launch in New York City, Mildred is currently touring ...

Esther Barnes Sykes of Petersburg, Virginia, turned 100 on Feb. 25. Sykes, a lifelong Petersburg resident, attributes her longevity to staying active and involved with family and friends. She is a ...

A new survey of 100 centenarians reveals the simple weekly habits they do to stay healthy. Experts say these practices can actually boost longevity.

A Maryland woman celebrated her 109th birthday by playing bingo with her friends who said the centenarian’s secret to a long life is staying single for the past three decades. Jennie Libertini ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Phyllis Ockerman wears an Apple Watch, knows how to use her iPhone and lives on her own — an impressive feat, as she's 103 years old. The centenarian's adaptability and lifetime ...

Wednesday: Breezy; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 45 and low of 36 degrees.

This “backstory” is a part of a collection of articles that describes some of the obstacles that Seven Days reporters faced while pursuing Vermont news, events and people in 2024. The first time I ...