60 Minutes Rewind: The 90+ Study and the Secrets of Longevity

Overview

• NIH-funded research study at the University of California, Irvine, called 90 Plus is focused on studying Americans aged 90 and above.
• Expected to triple in the next 30 years, the demographic of Americans aged 90 and above.
• Factors associated with longer life include exercise, moderate alcohol and caffeine consumption, social engagement, and gaining weight as we age.
• The study aims to understand memory and dementia.
• Importance: Studying the