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What is my life expectancy? parents to 90+, maternal gms lived to 103, 93, aunt to 85 paternal gm to 85, aunts to 90, 96+
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Who knows: More important than genetics is your lifestyle. What has your health been like? Both physical & mental. What meds do you take? Are you fat or thin? Dietary choices, smoking, alcohol, activities, sexual history, accidents/traumas, travel, drugs and many other factors all play a huge role. And while it's better to stop bad habits, history may play a part. But first, get a complete physical & labs.
Answered 4/1/2012
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