Melanie Lawson

Aug 10, 2023 | abc13.com | Melanie Lawson

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- It's a very exclusive group of people, those who have lived to be 100 years old and older. Nonetheless, it's one of the fastest-growing segments of the population in the U.S. More than 90,000 Americans have reached the century mark. Dr. Holly Holmes at UT Health Houston is a geriatrician - a physician who specializes in the treatment of older patients. She says we should all expect to live longer than past generations, and for a variety of reasons.

Aug 10, 2023 | ktvz.com | Melanie Lawson

By Melanie LawsonClick here for updates on this story    HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Houston woman’s “super” accomplishment is making history in the state of Texas. A “centenarian” is the term for someone who’s reached 100 or older. The number of centenarians is growing — nearly doubling since the year 2000. There are now more than 90,000 people in the U.S. alone who can be called centenarians. However, there’s an even more jaw-dropping category — people who are 110 and older.

Aug 10, 2023 | abc13.com | Melanie Lawson

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A Houston woman's "super" accomplishment is making history in the state of Texas. A "centenarian" is the term for someone who's reached 100 or older. The number of centenarians is growing -- nearly doubling since the year 2000. There are now more than 90,000 people in the U.S. alone who can be called centenarians. However, there's an even more jaw-dropping category -- people who are 110 and older.

Aug 8, 2023 | abc13.com | Melanie Lawson

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- It's a very exclusive group of people - those who have lived to be at least 100 years old. In fact, it's one of the fastest-growing segments of the population in the nation, according to the Pew Research Center. But how you live that long is the real mystery. There are a few strong theories:First, genetics plays a big role. If your parents and grandparents lived to a ripe old age, your chances of living longer go up, too. Secondly, we're all living longer.

Aug 7, 2023 | abc13.com | Melanie Lawson

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Living to 100-years-old and beyond used to be unheard of. But now, more and more people are joining the so-called "Century Club."Today, there are more than 90,000 centenarians in the US alone, according to the Census Bureau. That's nearly double the number from just two decades ago, when there were more like 50,000. And worldwide, the United Nations reports that there are nearly 600,000 people over 100, and it's predicted to grow to some 3.6 million by the year 2050.