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Getty Images The oldest living American is a Charlotte, NC woman named Hester Ford, who is either 115 or 116 years old (the record is fuzzy.) Unfortunately, if she has the secret to a long and happy life on this earth (and how she managed not to be hospitalized until age 108!), she’s not talking. “I just live right, all I know,” Ford told her local CBS TV station in August. But while Miss Ford may not know why she’s made it this far, we do know that there are some misconceptions about ...

Stop Believing These Longevity Myths to Live a Longer, Healthier, and Happier Life Prevention 3/6/2021 Stephanie Dolgoff © Getty Images If living to a ripe old age and staying healthy is your goal, knowing what to believe about these longevity myths is a good start, according to doctors. The oldest living American is a Charlotte, NC woman named Hester Ford, who is either 115 or 116 years old (the record is fuzzy.) Unfortunately, if she has the secret to a long and happy lif...