José Hernández Poveda Says 70% of Aging Depends on Daily Habits, Not Genetics
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Updated · AS USA · Jun 8
José Hernández Poveda Says 70% of Aging Depends on Daily Habits, Not Genetics
1 articles · Updated · AS USA · Jun 8
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Only 20% to 30% of aging is genetic, José Hernández Poveda said, arguing that daily choices drive the remaining 70% and can significantly shape how physical and cognitive functions decline over time.
Aging should be viewed as a progressive loss of bodily function that people can partly control, he said, with strategies that may slow and in some cases reverse part of the damage.
Nutrition, sleep, exercise and mental health are the main levers he highlighted, pointing to cutting sugar and ultra-processed foods, walking more and adding strength training as accessible steps.
It is never too late to improve, he said, framing longevity less as years lived than as preserving quality of life and keeping the body functioning efficiently for longer.