Individuals who were genetically predisposed to a short life were 21% more likely to die early than those genetically predisposed to a long life, regardless of lifestyle.
A recent analysis suggests maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help offset any “life-shortening” genes you might have inherited by more than 60%.
Though the research was observational and not definitive, there were four factors that the scientists said appeared to make up an optimal, healthy lifestyle: Never smoking, regular physical activity, adequate nightly sleep and a healthy diet. The participants' health was tracked up until 2021, according to the analysis. During that time period, 24,239 of the participants died.
They also said participants with a high genetic risk of a shortened lifespan and an unhealthy lifestyle were twice as likely to die as those who were genetically predisposed to a long life and maintained a healthy lifestyle.
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