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Board Member Emeriti in the News: John Rowe Quoted in the Wall Street Journal

Citing former Board President Dr. John Rowe as an authority, on January 21, 2015, the Wall Street Journal Blog posted an article on lifestyle choices that affect longevity.

The article stated that lifestyle choices are much more important than genetics when it comes to determining healthspan. According to Dr. Rowe “only about 30% of the characteristics of aging are genetically based; the rest – 70% are not.”

For lifestyle tips that encourage health aging read the full blog post here or visit the Healthy Aging portal on InfoAging.org for expertly vetted information.

Dr. John Rowe is a Professor of Health Policy and Management at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

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