Healthy Lifestyle Can Extend Life by Five Years, Even with Genetic Risks

A comprehensive study reveals that adopting a healthy lifestyle can mitigate genetic predispositions to early death by over 60%.

A study analyzing over 350,000 individuals shows a healthy lifestyle can add up to five years to life expectancy.
Genetic predispositions to shorter life can be offset by 62% through healthy living, including exercise, diet, and no smoking.
Those with the healthiest lifestyles had a significantly reduced risk of premature death, despite genetic risks.
Life expectancy gains from healthy habits are consistent across various genetic backgrounds.
Research underscores the importance of public health policies that promote healthy lifestyles.