Genetic genes affect human life expectancy

In a study published in the journal "American Geriatrics Society" on August 2, Israeli scientists say people live longer because of their genes.

Scientists at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Israel conducted research on 477 Ashkenazim elderly people - purebred Jews - aged 95-122, living independently, self-managing for life daily activities.

The research results show that compared to 3,164 other people born with the time, diet and living habits of Ashkenazim elderly group, it is not better, but they still live longer. Even the men in this "seniors" group still drink more (24%) and exercise less (43%) than the average group (22% drink and 57% practice exercise).

The diet and living habits of Ashkenazim elderly people are not better, but they still live longer.

Scientist Nir Barzilaiph, who led the study, said the hundred-year-olds could possess life-long genes , helping them to cope with the negative effects of a truly unhealthy lifestyle. Being overweight, but the Ashkenazim people are not as high as obese people.

Ashkenazim people are selected for research because they have more genetic stability than other ethnic groups. That helps professionals to easily detect genetic differences when studying.

However, experts also note that the "secret" of longevity is not a good model. Most people do not have long-lived genes like the Ashkenazim group, so it is best to have a healthy lifestyle, avoid smoking, care about weight and exercise regularly.

These activities have been proven to bring great health benefits as well as help people live longer.