Babies born now could live to be 100 or more, Lancet study says

Many people dream of of living to be 100, envisioning their photo on a "Smuckers Jelly Jar" salute on NBC's Today Show of the future. But for babies born now, that dream could become a reality in the next century. Researchers at the Danish Aging Research Center at the University of Southern Denmark predict that current life expectancy rates in developed nations will continue to rise and that at least half of all babies born today will live to be 100 or more, according to HealthDayNews/U.S. News & World Report. Statistics from the study indicate that death rates among people older than 80 are still falling. Of course, the idea that many people will be living longer will present new challenges to economic and health systems. The Danish researchers suggest that if people's work weeks are shortened and they extend their working lives, some might further extend increases in life expectancy and health, while also helping the economy.