A study of the bones of a man who recently died at 114 found no genetic changes that could explain his long life.
A research team led by the Autonomous University of Barcelona studied the bone mass and genes of a healthy man aged 113, and of four of his relatives: his older brother (101), his two daughters (81 and 77) and his nephew (85), all born and still living in a village on the island of Menorca.
The man's bones were in excellent condition: normal bone mass, no abnormal curvature and no fractures. Gene tests found no mutations in the KLOTHO gene (generally linked with good bone density and longevity) or in the LRP5 gene (linked with bone health), and none of his relatives had such mutations either. The results don't rule out other genetic changes that favour long life.
The researchers concluded that the excellent health of the man and his family was due to a healthy lifestyle: a Mediterranean diet, a mild climate, low stress and regular physical activity.
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