A new study published in the journal Science says longevity is even more dependent on genetics than we previously thought. Biostatistician Paola Sebastiani of Tufts University explained the factors influencing not just how long we live, but also how long we stay healthy, in this conversation with The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler.
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