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Scientists find lifestyle and living conditions has greater impact on healthy ageing than your genes


Published on 2025-02-19 10:23:34 - MSN
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The article from MSN discusses a study published in Nature Aging which suggests that lifestyle and living conditions have a more significant impact on healthy aging than genetics. Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of California, San Francisco, analyzed data from over 3,000 pairs of twins to explore how various factors influence aging. The study found that while genetics do play a role, environmental factors like diet, exercise, socioeconomic status, and exposure to pollutants or stress have a greater influence on how well individuals age. Key findings include that lifestyle choices such as smoking, physical activity, and diet can either accelerate or decelerate the aging process. The research underscores the importance of modifiable lifestyle factors in promoting longevity and health in later life, suggesting that even those with less favorable genetic predispositions can improve their health outcomes through better life choices.

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