fromInsideHook
17 hours agoHow Much of Your Longevity Is Inherited?
If you come from a long line of centenarians, does that mean that you can slack off on eating more vegetables and less red meat - or does the lifespan of one's ancestors not really factor in to your own life expectancy? Based on the results of a recently-published study, the answer is "a little of each" - but it also makes clear how significant a role genes can play in extending one's life.
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