Research Hit: Genes Or Exercise for Living Longer?

Weall know that we should get our exercise. And we all know that this is associated with many positive health outcomes. This includes living longer.

However, we also know that good genes help. We know that some families are long lived. Not only that but we also probably know of some people who seem to have unhealthy, even very unhealthy lifestyles and who seem to live very long lives.

This may suggest that genes are therefore more important than exercise, or physical activity. But is it?