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SUPER AGERS was reported by CBS Evening News Medical Correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook, produced by Heather Won Tesoriero and edited by Michael Cesario.
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30-May-12
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SUPER AGERS profiled Irving Kahn, 106, who’s part of a group of Ashkenazi Jewish centenarians being studied for their longevity and health.
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We interviewed members of the Kahn family and Dr. Nir Barzilai, who heads the research at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
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Follow-up (if any). Have you run a correction or clarification on the report or has anyone come forward to challenge its accuracy? If so, please explain.
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Advice to other journalists planning a similar story or project.
The elderly are often overlooked for stories, but they can be some of the most enlightening and fascinating subjects.