Old lives tales

A roundup of extraordinary stories from around the world.

Meet the 105-year-old sprinter who would love to race Usain Bolt

Hidekichi Miyazaki set a record as the world's oldest competitive sprinter one day after turning 105, but said he was disappointed at falling short of his own personal best.

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Hero grandma aces 'beer mile,' says she could have done it faster drinking scotch

Elvira Montes from Texas beat her 47-year-old daughter's time and put her son-in-law to shame — he didn't even finish the race.

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There may be hidden dangers in the things we do every day and don't even think about.

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World's first anti-aging drug could see humans live to 120

Scientists believe the common diabetes drug metformin could hold the secret of long life, and they want to start a groundbreaking human trial this year.

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The "older people's play area" in Manchester, England, features six pieces of equipment — and the slogan "Never too old to play" — designed to provide gentle exercise.

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Village of the dolls

In a shrinking Japanese village, an artist creates replicas of residents who move away or die.