Your DNA can influence how long you live, but itβs still worth leading a healthy life, according to new research. In the first study of its kind, scientists explored whether the negative impact of genetics on life expectancy could be reduced by a healthy lifestyle. Habits to extend life include regular exercise, a healthy diet, no smoking and getting enough sleep. Key words and phrases prolong - extend the duration π Weβve got lots to do today, so letβs not prolong this meeting unnecessarily. π Heβs hopeful that the surgery will prolong his life, not shorten it. offset - do something good to reduce the effect of something bad π Planting trees helps offset carbon emissions by absorbing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. π Eating a balanced diet can offset the negative effects of stress on the body. tweaks - a small adjustment π After a few tweaks to the recipe, it was perfect. π We often make small tweaks to our video scripts before recording. βοΈ 0:00 - Introduction βοΈ 0:27 - Story βοΈ 1:24 - Headline 1 βοΈ 3:29 - Headline 2 βοΈ 4:56 - Headline 3 βοΈ 6:40 - Language summary More episodes of News Review π More popular videos to help you improve your English: β Food and mood β²οΈ 6 Minute English - βHealthβ English mega-class! π β Discovering the code of all life - Lingohack β Can diet improve memory? BBC News Review π π€©π€©π€© SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English π βοΈ Visit our website π βοΈ Follow us on Instagram π βοΈ Find us on Facebook π βοΈ Join us on TikTok π @bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment π #learnenglish #newsenglish #health
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