A new study reveals that a healthy lifestyle can counteract the influence of genetics on lifespan and add five years to your lifespan. This study suggests that adopting healthier habits can reduce the influence of genes associated with shorter lifespans by 62%. This is the first study to highlight the important role of lifestyle choices in longevity.
The study analyzed data from more than 350,000 people from the UK Biobank. They found that people with a high genetic risk of early death were 21% more likely to die early than people with a low genetic risk, regardless of their lifestyle.
However, it was found that people with unhealthy habits such as smoking and poor diet had a 78% higher risk of dying prematurely, regardless of their genetic predisposition.
Although some people are genetically predisposed to a shorter lifespan, research shows that lifestyle choices are very important.
People with both high genetic risk and unhealthy lifestyles had more than twice the increased risk of premature death compared to people with low-risk genes and healthy habits.
The study found that people can offset their genetic risks by following an “optimal lifestyle mix.” This includes quitting smoking, staying physically active, maintaining a healthy diet, and getting enough sleep. People who followed this approach were able to increase their life expectancy by 5.22 years, especially if they started at age 40.
This research BMJ Evidence-based medicinefollowed participants for an average of 13 years, during which time 24,239 people died. Participants were divided into groups based on genetic longevity risk and lifestyle habits.
Overall, this study shows that while genetic factors can influence lifespan, living a healthy lifestyle can have a significant impact on lifespan and can help significantly reduce genetic risk. It is emphasized that there is.
