L.A. Class-Reading Blog-Article
This article runs through the idea of living to be century old, and why some people may be more likely to do so. It is a common misconception that living to a certain age is all due to the information coded into your chromosomes-that is, in your DNA. DNA provides the framework for your cells, detailing how you look, if you are more predisposed to contract certain illnesses, and other things such as if you are more likely to live to a certain age. However, it does not do all the work.
How a person cares for themselves or is/was cared for also describes what age they may live to the article provides many examples of these variables, such weight, smoking habits, gender, or how well they handle stress. At the bottom of the article it tells of an old man, at one hundred and two years of age, that seems to have the love of life that a much younger person should. The article claims this to be proof that you don't need to necessarily need to be young to feel a 'zest' (as said in the article) for life.
The general statement that the article seems to attempting to convey is that your life is truly in your hands. You can act out a lifestyle that, even if your genes predispose you to a longer life, will cause your death at an early age. If you desire to live as long as you can, you can't leave it up to your genetics. You do need to take matters into your hands to some degree. And if you live to be a ripe old age, you don't actually need to be the typical 'old' man or woman. It's all in your hands. It's your life, so choose your actions carefully.
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