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Which parent determines longevity?: An analysis of maternal and paternal influence

According to a 2025 study in the *Journal of Gerontology*, children of long-lived mothers tend to live longer themselves, suggesting a significant maternal influence. However, this is only one piece of a complex puzzle, as the answer to which parent determines longevity is not as straightforward as it seems, involving a blend of both maternal and paternal genetic and epigenetic factors.

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Biology vs. Chronology: Is 70 too old to live alone?

According to the National Institutes of Health, heritability of age at death is approximately 25%, indicating a strong genetic component to longevity. This suggests the answer to 'Is 70 too old to live alone?' depends less on the number itself and more on your unique biology and genetics.

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