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Oldest woman ever or impostor? The controversial case of Calment

Oldest woman ever or impostor? The controversial case of Calment

24 April 2019

Jeanne Calment apparently lived to be 122, but divisive new research suggests she wasn't who she seemed. There are huge implications for our understanding of longevity
An older person's walking stick

Rising life expectancy in England has slowed since recession

17 July 2017

The pace of improving life expectancies has halved in England since the global recession began. Austerity cuts to healthcare and social care may be to blame

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