“It’s in your genes” is a common phrase of scientists when asked about the factors that allow centenarians live longer than 100 years. So far, research has focused on genetic variations that offer a physiological advantage, as high levelsof HDL cholesterol – “good cholesterol” -. But a team of researchers at the AlbertEinstein College of Medicine and
Yeshiva University (USA), have found that personality traits as serextrovertido, optimistic, tolerant, and be engaged in activities that help others may also be partof greater longevity.
The findings, published in the journal Aging, is part of Einstein’s LongevityGenes Project, which includes more than 500 Ashkenazi Jews aged between 95 and 100. This population was selected because s genetically homogeneous.