Key points from article :
Healthy lifestyle may offset genetic impact on lifespan by 60% and add 5 years to life.
Research followed 353,742 people for 13 years, analyzing genetic and lifestyle factors.
Study finds unhealthy lifestyle doubles risk of early death regardless of genes.
People with high genetic risk for shorter life can add 5 years with a healthy lifestyle.
Optimal lifestyle for longevity: never smoking, regular exercise, good sleep, and healthy diet.
Public health policies promoting healthy lifestyles can combat genetic influences on lifespan.
Research by Zhejiang University School and the University of Edinburgh, published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.
