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Genes have less influence on life span than previously thought, study finds

A surprising new study finds genes have less control over how long people live than previously thought. The results published in the journal, Genetics, discovered genes account for less than 7 percent of people's life span. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" with tips for how to live longer and have a healthier life.
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