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Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
What helps some people live to 100 and beyond; know the science behind
Why do some people live well past 100, staying sharp in mind and active in body, while others struggle with chronic illnesses decades earlier? While healthy lifestyle choices like diet, exercise, and stress management play a vital role, scientists now believe that genetics may be just as important, especially in those who reach extreme old age. Researchers have been studying centenarians to understand what sets them apart, and it turns out that many of them age more slowly and avoid major illnesses until very late in life. From inherited genes to smart habits, a blend of biology and behavior seems to be the key to unlocking exceptional longevity. What sets 100-year-olds apart A centenarian is someone who lives to be 100 or older. In the United States, only about 1 in every 5,000 people reaches this milestone. Of those, around 85 percent are women. Interestingly, many centenarians do not just live long—they live well. They maintain independence, clear thinking, and mobility even into their late 90s or beyond. Scientists like Dr. Thomas Perls, who leads the New England Centenarian Study (NECS), have found that these individuals tend to delay the onset of age-related diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and dementia. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Clearance Sale: Exclusive handcrafted handbags - now 70% off Handmakers Report Read Now Undo How much of longevity is genetic? While lifestyle choices account for much of a person's ability to live into their 80s or 90s, reaching 100 and beyond seems to rely more heavily on genetics. According to Dr. Perls, getting to your 90s is about 30 percent genetic and 70 percent lifestyle. But if you are aiming for 110, the realm of supercentenarians, that ratio flips, with genetics accounting for up to 70 percent. NECS data shows that longevity often runs in families, with siblings and parents of centenarians also living long, healthy lives. These families seem to carry protective genes that slow aging and guard against chronic illness. Can healthy habits boost your odds? Yes, while you cannot change your DNA, lifestyle choices still make a huge difference. Dr. Perls recommends these habits to support long-term health: Manage stress: Chronic stress accelerates aging. Meditation, strong social ties, and fulfilling hobbies help. Eat smart: A mostly plant-based diet with minimal meat reduces disease risk and supports healthy weight. Do not smoke: Avoiding tobacco remains one of the top predictors of longevity. Stay active: Regular physical activity, especially strength training and walking, helps maintain muscle and function. Aging well versus aging sick A common misconception is that living longer means living sicker. But many centenarians experience what is called compressed morbidity. They stay healthy for most of their lives and only experience illness shortly before death. This contrasts with people who may develop chronic conditions in their 60s or 70s and live with them for decades. NECS participants often live independently well into their 90s, showing that longer life can also mean better life quality. The science behind the study The New England Centenarian Study, funded by the National Institute on Aging and private foundations, has followed over 2,000 centenarians to better understand longevity. By comparing genetic patterns, lifestyle habits, and family history, researchers aim to uncover the biological foundations of extreme aging. Stories like that of Celia, a 102-year-old woman who still plays classical piano in public, prove that long life does not have to mean decline. It can mean thriving.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NEC Specialty deploys Expert Insured policy management platform
NEC Specialty (NECS), an independent managing general agency (MGA), has implemented the Expert Insured Policy Management platform, a system designed for MGAs and wholesale insurance distributors. The transition follows NECS' separation from its former parent company, Northeast Coverages, which was acquired by Acrisure in 2023. NECS continues to operate independently. The Expert Insured platform consolidates policy management, workflow coordination, broker relationship management, customer relationship management and accounting into a single system. Its adoption is intended to support efficient submission handling, reduce manual processing and improve response times to brokers, while maintaining underwriting oversight. NECS stated that the new system provides transparency around submission and quote processes, as well as improved coordination across internal teams. NECS president Robert Mangi said: "We spent months evaluating nearly every platform on the market. Expert Insured was the only one that truly understood how MGAs operate and what we need to succeed. We are excited to be live on a system that reflects our vision for the future – faster, smarter and built for the way business really works." Expert Insured CEO Spencer McDonald stated: "We are thrilled to have NECS join the Expert Insured platform. We have built a system for the next generation of MGAs – designed to meet the speed and complexity of today's market while supporting the unique workflows and needs of every team." "NEC Specialty deploys Expert Insured policy management platform " was originally created and published by Life Insurance International, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NHS signs deal to bring Elon Musk's Starlink to Cumbria
Rural NHS services across Cumbria will receive a boost to their connectivity through the use of Elon Musk's Starlink. Starlink has been awarded a five-year contract worth £85,000 by the NHS North of England to provide internet services to rural GP and administrative services in Cumbria and the north east. The deal involves the installation of 15 Starlink receivers as part of a wider programme to improve connection across the region. A spokesman for the NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS) said: "This procurement is part of a wider programme, launched in December 2023, to refresh the connectivity to the internet, HSCN (Health and Social Care Network) and NECS datacentres covering GP practices and NENC ICB offices. "In order to ensure value for money and to address the unavailability of fibre technology in rural sites, the programme undertook a procurement for 15 Starlink receivers and install services. "Following implementation of the whole programme there will be fully encrypted protection to all secure traffic from the sites in the same way that VPN technologies provide for remote users. All NHS security considerations and governance will be provided, with NECS technical, security and governance teams closely involved."
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Elon Musk's Starlink to keep rural NHS GPs connected to the internet
Elon Musk's satellite technology is set to be deployed to help keep GPs in rural parts of England connected to the internet. The NHS has awarded a contract worth £85,000 to Starlink, which is part of Mr Musk's SpaceX, to help provide internet services to GP practices and administrative offices in the North East and North Cumbria. The five-year contract with Durham-based NHS North of England covers the hardware and installation of 15 Starlink receivers, forming part of a wider programme to upgrade the health service's network connections. Satellite technology is increasingly being used to tackle so-called not spots in remote rural areas, where it is not economically viable to provide mobile and broadband services to small pockets of the population. Starlink is one of a number of companies vying to plug these gaps with constellations of low-earth orbit satellites that beam signals down from space. However, the company has recently come under increasing scrutiny given Mr Musk's role in Donald Trump's White House administration. On Sunday, Mr Musk claimed Ukraine's 'entire front line' would collapse if he switched off Starlink, which has so far played a crucial role in keeping the country connected to the internet during the war with Russia. Starlink is not alone in operating across the satellite sector. BT-owned EE and Virgin Media O2 are already trialling the technology, while Vodafone last week launched a new joint venture with Texas-based AST SpaceMobile to roll out satellite connectivity to users across the UK. Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos is gearing up for the launch of a rival service – Project Kuiper – in Britain as soon as this year. Alongside the benefits to consumers, proponents of satellite services have long argued that the technology will be vital to support emergency services such as paramedics, police and firefighters. The West Midlands Ambulance Service last year began installing Starlink receivers on its vehicles to help improve communication and location tracking in remote areas. Improved connectivity has also been a priority for the NHS after the pandemic sparked a surge in demand for virtual consultations. A spokesman for the NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS) said: 'This procurement is part of a wider programme, launched in December 2023, to refresh the connectivity to the internet, HSCN [Health and Social Care Network is a new network that replaced N3] and NECS datacentres covering GP practices and NENC ICB offices. 'In order to ensure value for money and to address the unavailability of fibre technology in rural sites, the programme undertook a procurement for 15 Starlink receivers [hardware] and install services. 'Following implementation of the whole programme there will be fully encrypted protection to all secure traffic from the sites in the same way that VPN technologies provide for remote users. All NHS security considerations and governance will be provided, with NECS technical, security and governance teams closely involved.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
09-03-2025
- Health
- Telegraph
Elon Musk's Starlink to keep rural NHS GPs connected to the internet
Elon Musk's satellite technology is set to be deployed to help keep GPs in rural parts of England connected to the internet. The NHS has awarded a contract worth £85,000 to Starlink, which is part of Mr Musk's SpaceX, to help provide internet services to GP practices and administrative offices in the North East and North Cumbria. The five-year contract with Durham-based NHS North of England covers the hardware and installation of 15 Starlink receivers, forming part of a wider programme to upgrade the health service's network connections. Satellite technology is increasingly being used to tackle so-called not spots in remote rural areas, where it is not economically viable to provide mobile and broadband services to small pockets of the population. Starlink is one of a number of companies vying to plug these gaps with constellations of low-earth orbit satellites that beam signals down from space. However, the company has recently come under increasing scrutiny given Mr Musk's role in Donald Trump's White House administration. The Tesla billionaire has recently threatened to switch off Starlink internet services in Ukraine as the US president seeks to force Ukraine into a peace deal with Russia. On Sunday, Mr Musk claimed Ukraine's 'entire front line' would collapse if he switched off Starlink, which has so far played a crucial role in keeping the country connected to the internet during the war with Russia. Starlink is not alone in operating across the satellite sector. BT-owned EE and Virgin Media O2 are already trialling the technology, while Vodafone last week launched a new joint venture with Texas-based AST SpaceMobile to roll out satellite connectivity to users across the UK. Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos is gearing up for the launch of a rival service – Project Kuiper – in Britain as soon as this year. Alongside the benefits to consumers, proponents of satellite services have long argued that the technology will be vital to support emergency services such as paramedics, police and firefighters. The West Midlands Ambulance Service last year began installing Starlink receivers on its vehicles to help improve communication and location tracking in remote areas. Improved connectivity has also been a priority for the NHS after the pandemic sparked a surge in demand for virtual consultations. A spokesman for the NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS) said: 'This procurement is part of a wider programme, launched in December 2023, to refresh the connectivity to the internet, HSCN [Health and Social Care Network is a new network that replaced N3] and NECS datacentres covering GP practices and NENC ICB offices. 'In order to ensure value for money and to address the unavailability of fibre technology in rural sites, the programme undertook a procurement for 15 Starlink receivers [hardware] and install services. 'Following implementation of the whole programme there will be fully encrypted protection to all secure traffic from the sites in the same way that VPN technologies provide for remote users. All NHS security considerations and governance will be provided, with NECS technical, security and governance teams closely involved.'
