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Very few people have the genetics to support living past 100 regardless of lifestyle. In other words, lifestyle choices can help prevent premature death (and im

by nradov 1y ago

Very few people have the genetics to support living past 100 regardless of lifestyle. In other words, lifestyle choices can help prevent premature death (and improve healthspan) but they can't extend maximum lifespan.

r_singh 1y ago
That makes sense, I agree
mcswell 1y ago
People who do live long and well, chose the right parents.
- r_singh 1y ago
  DNA is conditioned too, it’s not immutable. Parents hand us probabilities, not fixed outcomes.
  - nradov 1y ago
    DNA is immutable (absent technologies such as CRISPR). But gene expression is impacted by many factors.