TY - JOUR
T1 - How environment and lifestyle choices influence the aging process
AU - Antell, Darrick E.
AU - Taczanowski, Eva M.
PY - 1999/12
Y1 - 1999/12
N2 - Differences in the physical appearance of identical twins attributable to aging were studied. Because these individuals are identical genetically, any differences found were believed to result from external factors. Twins showing the greatest discrepancies in visible aging signs also had the greatest degree of discordance between personal lifestyle choices and habits. The most notable exogenous factors influencing degree of aging were sun exposure and smoking. Other possibly contributory lifestyle factors include alcohol consumption, stress, diet, exercise, disease, and medication. In summary, the genetic influences on aging may be highly overrated, with lifestyle choices exerting far more important effects on physical aging.
AB - Differences in the physical appearance of identical twins attributable to aging were studied. Because these individuals are identical genetically, any differences found were believed to result from external factors. Twins showing the greatest discrepancies in visible aging signs also had the greatest degree of discordance between personal lifestyle choices and habits. The most notable exogenous factors influencing degree of aging were sun exposure and smoking. Other possibly contributory lifestyle factors include alcohol consumption, stress, diet, exercise, disease, and medication. In summary, the genetic influences on aging may be highly overrated, with lifestyle choices exerting far more important effects on physical aging.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=0032758358&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1097/00000637-199912000-00001
DO - 10.1097/00000637-199912000-00001
M3 - Article
C2 - 10597816
AN - SCOPUS:0032758358
SN - 0148-7043
VL - 43
SP - 585
EP - 588
JO - Annals of Plastic Surgery
JF - Annals of Plastic Surgery
IS - 6
ER -