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Scientists from the University of Hawaii, at over the years watching 8,000 volunteers came to the conclusion that low men live longer than high peers. Men of short stature do not correspond to the ideal of the majority women who dream that their chosen one was certainly tall and slim, but do not be upset, because scientists reported good news for the low. It turns out the undersized representatives males live longer and healthier than their high peers. According to Plos One Magazine Results studies, scientists from the University of Hawaii observed 8,000 American men of Japanese descent born between between 1900-1919 Over the years, researchers carefully studied the lifestyle and health status of these people, and then summed up. Thus, it turned out that the Americans short stature lived longer than their tall peers, and the real centenarians were men whose height did not exceed 5 2 inches (157 cm), MailOnline reports. Analyzed the results of the study, scientists suggested that low growth may be linked to the gene responsible for longevity. According to them, the FOXO3 gene or the longevity gene is a reason for low growth, but at the same time increases the life expectancy of a person. “The study participants were divided into two groups – growth of 5 feet 2 inches and below, and 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm) and above, – says Professor Bradley Willcox of University of Hawaii. – The highest life expectancy was recorded in men from the first group. These findings do not are absolute, but indicate a close relationship between growth and longevity. ” He also noted: scientists first found that growth linked to the FOXO3 gene. “We knew that the version of this gene affects size and life expectancy of mice, roundworms and flies. But we did not even suspect that similar processes were taking place in the human body, ”added Wilcox. In addition, scientists it became known that the blood of men of short stature contains lower insulin levels and they have a minimal risk of getting sick cancer.
Anna Romantseva
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