Centenarians Prove Otherwise: Aging Does Not Necessarily Mean More Diseases

A study conducted by the Karolinska Institute in Sweden revealed that centenarians do not suffer from a buildup of diseases as commonly believed, but rather enjoy relatively better health compared to younger age groups.

Although cardiovascular diseases are the most common across different ages, their impact on centenarians was less than expected. The study also recorded a significant decrease in their rates of neurological diseases and psychological disorders, along with a reduction in their overall likelihood of recurring illnesses.

The results indicated that the majority of their health issues are related to malignant tumors, but overall they show a higher resistance to common diseases associated with aging.

Researcher Karin Modig from the Karolinska Institute stated, "These results challenge the prevailing belief that longevity necessarily means more diseases. It has been shown that those who reach the age of one hundred or more follow a different curve of aging characterized by a slow progression of diseases and a higher ability to resist them."