The Economic Times

Why do some people live more than 100 years despite drinking and smoking all their life? A new study has a shocking answer

How much do your genes determine how long you'll live? A new study published in Science reveals that genes have a higher contribution to human lifespan. You may exercise daily, eat the right food and inculcate good habits, but how long you live depends on your genes. However, the strong effect of genes on life span does not mean that lifestyle can be ignored.