Upworthy July 22, 2026 • 01:23

Science thought the human lifespan was 122 years. A new model says we could live decades longer. - Yahoo

By Emily Shiffer

A July 2026 paper published in the journal "npj Aging" suggests that humans may have the potential to live up to 156 years.

Aging is the great equalizer among humans. Today, the world's oldest living person is Ethel Caterham of the United Kingdom. According to Guinness World Records, she is 116 years old.
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Science thought the human lifespan was 122 years. A new model says we could live decades longer. - Yahoo

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