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Environmental factors, lifestyle choices have greater impact on health than genes, study finds

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The article from MSN discusses a study published in Nature Communications which highlights that environmental factors and lifestyle choices have a more significant impact on health than genetics alone. The research, involving over 10,000 individuals from the UK Biobank, found that while genetics do play a role in health outcomes, factors like diet, exercise, smoking, and exposure to pollutants can either mitigate or exacerbate genetic predispositions. The study utilized a method called "genome-wide polygenic score" to assess genetic risk for various diseases but found that lifestyle and environmental influences often overshadow these genetic risks. For instance, individuals with a genetic predisposition to obesity could manage their weight effectively through healthy lifestyle choices, suggesting that proactive health management can significantly alter one's health trajectory despite genetic factors.

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