Could Your Genes Hold the Secret to Healthy Aging? Why do…

Could Your Genes Hold the Secret to Healthy Aging? Why do some people stay healthy well into their 80s and 90s while others develop chronic illnesses much earlier? A new study suggests that part of the answer may lie in rare genetic variations passed down through long-lived families. Researchers studying families with a history of exceptional longevity have identified several rare genetic variants that may help delay age-related diseases and extend the number of years people live in good health. Previous research from the Leiden Longevity Study found that people with long-lived parents developed heart disease, diabetes, and other cardiometabolic conditions about 13 years later than those whose parents had average lifespans. This observation prompted scientists to investigate whether specific genetic factors were helping protect these families from age-related illne