Ida Keeling, a great-great grandmother from the Bronx is by all means NOT like any other 104-year-old you have ever met. At 4’6” and 83 ... Read More
Healthy Aging
Carole Ann-Marie Gist: Beautiful, Bold, & Still Breaking Barriers
Carole Anne-Marie Gist made history nearly 30 years ago on stage when she was crowned Miss USA. It was the first time a Black woman had ever ... Read More
Couple Aged 100 And 103 Share Secret To 82 Year Marriage!
D.W. and Willie Williams, who are 103 and 100 years old respectively, have not only recently celebrated their birthdays, but they also ... Read More
Drink Your Water From A Martini Glass
As warm weather approaches, many of us are focusing more intently on our health and work out routines. Summer is coming! I know I'm making a ... Read More
Granddaughter Of Slave Turns 111 & Reveals Secret To Long Life
Willie Mae Hardy has 111 reasons to smile this week. The woman who has seen over a century of life turned 111 this week and is showing no ... Read More
110-Year-Old Virginia McLaurin Is Still Dancing Her Way Into Our Hearts!
[facebook url="https://www.facebook.com/washingtonpost/videos/10153576833847293/" /] Virginia McLaurin, also known as “Grandma Virginia” ... Read More
Being Healthy Is My Legacy
Thank you to everyone for your very kind calls, texts, cards and prayers on the passing of my beloved Mom last month. As I ... Read More
Cicely Tyson at 95: ‘Loving Life’ Is Secret To Longevity
Cicely Tyson is a living legend who has won multiple awards throughout her illustrious career on Broadway, in film, and in television. With ... Read More
STRETCH YOURSELF — GOOD FOR YOUR BODY AND YOUR MIND
This summer I hurt my shoulder, and couldn't lift heavy weights. I had to adjust my fitness routine to a different pace. One of my BFFs from ... Read More
The Truth About Dietary Supplements
Turn on the TV and flip channels for a while or go on social media. Eventually, you’re going to come across some “breaking news” about a new ... Read More
Richard Overton, Oldest World War II Veteran, Dies At 112
Richard Overton, the nation’s oldest World War II veteran who was also believed to be the oldest living man in the U.S., died Thursday in ... Read More
Azellia White, First Black Woman Pilot In Texas, Breaking Records At 105
While most women had their feet planted firmly on the ground and in the home, Azellia White had her sights on something much higher. She's ... Read More