{"id":28872,"date":"2026-06-13T11:58:56","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T11:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/albotips.com\/?p=28872"},"modified":"2026-06-13T11:58:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T11:58:56","slug":"doctors-study-dna-of-a-117-year-old-woman-to-find-a-food-linked-to-longer-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/albotips.com\/?p=28872","title":{"rendered":"Doctors study DNA of a 117-year-old woman to find a food linked to longer life"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Scientists studied the DNA of a 117-year-old woman to uncover the secrets behind extreme longevity.<\/p>\n

Maria Branyas Morera, who lived to 117, asked researchers before her death to analyze her genetics to understand why she lived so long. The study revealed she had unusually strong health markers, including low bad cholesterol, high good cholesterol, and a biological age younger than her real one.<\/p>\n

Experts also noted that her lifestyle played a major role\u2014she avoided smoking and alcohol, stayed socially active, exercised, and regularly consumed probiotic yogurt.<\/p>\n

Researchers say her case suggests long life may come from a mix of genetics and healthy habits, including diet, stress levels, and social connection.<\/p>\n

Her story is now being used to explore what might help humans live longer, healthier lives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Scientists studied the DNA of a 117-year-old woman to uncover the secrets behind extreme longevity. Maria Branyas Morera, who lived to 117, asked researchers before her death to analyze her genetics to understand why she lived so long. The study revealed she had unusually strong health markers, including low bad cholesterol, high good cholesterol, and…<\/p>\n

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