Researchers studying families with exceptionally long lifespans have uncovered a genetic clue to aging well. They found rare genetic variants that appear to keep inflammation in check as people age, potentially extending not just how long we live, but how many of those years we spend healthy. One mutation in particular stands out. According to the study, these discoveries point toward why some people seem to age gracefully while others don't.

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