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Study Finds Genetics May Shape Up to 55% of How Long You Live

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MONDAY, Feb. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — People are often told that eating well, exercising and avoiding bad habits are the fundamentals to a long life.
But new research suggests something else may matter even more: genetics.
A large study published J… [3076 chars]

Source: U.S. News & World Report | Published: 2026-02-02T15:40:00Z

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