Genetics & Aging

Genetics? There’s both good & bad news…

Genetics has only a small impact on longevity, according to a new study involving more than 400 million people:

https://doi.org/10.1534/genetics.118.301613

Longevity is mostly decided by lifestyle, with less than 10% down to DNA.

So it doesn’t matter much if you’ve been dealt a rough hand or a winning one.

Although there’s a genetic component, if you want a long life.

Eat well and exercise, rather than rely on Grandma’s good genes.

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