Genetics vs. Lifestyle in Aging

How much of your aging is predetermined? Understand the relationship between your DNA and your lifestyle in shaping your biological age. It is not destiny. Many people believe that their lifespan is written in their genes, inherited from their parents. While genetics certainly play a role—setting a certain baseline and predisposition—decades of research have shown that lifestyle is the most powerful determinant of healthspan. It's estimated that only about 20-30% of your aging process is dictated by your genes. The other 70-80% is controlled by your choices: what you eat, how you move, when you sleep, and how you manage stress. This is the central, most empowering message of longevity science: your DNA is not your destiny. This article explores that relationship and shows you how your choices control the expression of your genes.