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Does aging come from mom or dad? The surprising truth about genetic inheritance

Studies suggest that genetic factors may account for as much as 25% of the variation in human longevity, but the inheritance pathway is complex. So, does aging come from mom or dad, or is the answer far more complicated than a simple parental lineage? Understanding these hereditary links is key to grasping your own aging journey.

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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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