Good genes play a role in good health, but there are a lot of changes you can make to ensure that you live a long and healthy life. As much as seventy percent of the influences on life expectancy are more luck and choice than inherited traits. So what can you do to stay younger longer? Don’t smoke. If you do smoke, it’s time to quit. This is the single most important thing you can do for your life expectancy. Aim for a BMI (body mass index) of 23.5 — fat cells can raise your risk of type 2 diabetes, … Continue reading →