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Can Humans Live 200 Years? Gregg Braden Explains
Sep 5, 2025
In the remote Tibetan mountains, Gregg Braden encountered a nun whose verified papers showed she was 120 years old, yet she displayed remarkable vitality with taut skin, bright eyes, and a healthy demeanor. Her secret, and that of other exceptionally long-lived individuals like a 120-year-old Palestinian woman and a 256-year-old Chinese herbalist, was not a mysterious elixir but a heart-based way of living. The common thread among them was a life centered on deep feelings of compassion, love for family, and a quiet, serene heart. Modern science explains this through the effect of stress on our DNA, specifically the shortening of protective telomeres at the end of our chromosomes. The discovery of the enzyme telomerase, which can repair these telomeres, shows that our lifestyle choices directly impact aging. By practicing heart-brain harmony to reduce stress, we can activate this anti-aging process and unlock our potential for healthy longevity.