#extrinsic-mortality

[ follow ]
fromInsideHook
17 hours ago

How 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.
Science
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The secret to long life? It could be in the genes after all, say scientists

About 50% of variation in human lifespan is attributable to genetics when accounting for extrinsic mortality.
[ Load more ]