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Most chronic illness is preventable in most cases. Diabetes, heart disease, liver and kidney issues etc. Researchers are even starting to wonder if Alzheimer’s May be a form of ‘Type 3’ diabetes. https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-minute-is-alzheimers-type-3-diabetes/
Of course genetics plays a role. And cancer (outside of lung cancer and a few others that are triggered by environment/personal choices) is largely not preventable.
But on the whole, keeping your weight within a healthy range, limiting the consumption of sugar and excessive alcohol, and maintaining lean muscle as we age will significantly decrease your risks for most of the chronic diseases that disable/kill people.
Of course genetics plays a role. And cancer (outside of lung cancer and a few others that are triggered by environment/personal choices) is largely not preventable.
But on the whole, keeping your weight within a healthy range, limiting the consumption of sugar and excessive alcohol, and maintaining lean muscle as we age will significantly decrease your risks for most of the chronic diseases that disable/kill people.