Sleep duration and genetics interact to affect functional health
George Mihalcea
Adelaide University Apr 1 2026 Lifestyle-behavioral factors and socioeconomic status play an important role in shaping healthy aging, but their effects may differ depending on your DNA, according to a new international study led by Adelaide University researchers. The study is the first of its kind to show that diet quality, physical activity, sleep, smoking, education, employment and social engagement all influence how we age, with the effects varying based on a person's genetic predisposition.
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