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Which parent do you get your longevity from?

Genetics is estimated to account for less than 10% of the variation in human longevity, meaning your parental inheritance is only a small piece of the puzzle. The question, **Which parent do you get your longevity from?**, has a complex answer that involves both maternal and paternal genetic contributions, but is overwhelmingly influenced by lifestyle.

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What is the average age of death? A biological and genetic perspective

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. life expectancy at birth in 2023 was 78.4 years, an increase from the previous year. However, this figure is often confused with the average age of death, a very different statistical measure. So, what is the average age of death?

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Do you age like your mother or father? Exploring the biology of inheritance

While it may seem that some people are simply born with "good genes," studies show that only about 30% of how you age is determined by your genetics. The rest is influenced by factors you can control, making the question, do you age like your mother or father, far more complex than a simple parental prediction.

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