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Shades of gray.(Myth vs. Truth)(aging)(Brief Article)

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MYTH: The secret to successful aging is choosing your parents wisely.

TRUTH: Heredity is not as powerful a player as many assume. For all but the most strongly determined genetic diseases--such as Huntington's disease-environment and lifestyle have a significant impact on the likelihood of actually developing a disorder. This is ...

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