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The Resilient Spirit of the 46-Year-Old Woman With Progeria, Tiffany Wedekind
According to recent reports, a 46-year-old Ohio woman named Tiffany Wedekind is one of the oldest known individuals living with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS), a rare genetic disorder that causes rapid, premature aging. Known as "Tenacious Tiffany" to her supporters, she has defied medical expectations by tripling the typical life expectancy associated with the condition, which is fatal and often claims lives in the mid-teens. Her resilience and positive outlook have made her a beacon of hope and an advocate for rare disease awareness.
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Healthy Aging
