Sept. 16 (UPI) -- The oldest person alive was honored on Japan's Respect for the Aged Day. Tomiko Itooka, now 116 years old, ...

"The 'birth order theory' says that a person's position in the family (such as the oldest, middle, youngest, or only child) ...

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The Topiary Garden at Levens Hall in Cumbria, founded in 1694, holds the Guinness World Record for being the oldest topiary ...

Maria Branyas recently died as the oldest person in the world. Asked the secret to her longevity, she said: “Never, ever, ...

Starting in 1951 it's believed he's the oldest judo instructor on the planet, receiving his 10th dan - the highest award, at ...

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The world's oldest person died on Monday at the age of 117. María Branyas Morera's tips for longevity included avoiding toxic ...

María Branyas Morera was the world's oldest person when she died at the age of 117. She attributed her longevity to her genes, luck, and some lifestyle factors. These include eating yogurt daily ...

The world's oldest person, Spain's Maria Branyas Morera, who was born in the United States and lived through two world wars, died Tuesday at the age of 117, her family said. Guinness World Records ...

However, while the world's oldest people might believe they have all the answers, scientists warn that you should think twice before taking their advice. From a daily shot of hard liquor to ...