Srinagar, Nov. 29 -- Ageing is a natural biological process-yet how we age depends far more on our daily choices than on our genetics. Modern research consistently shows that only about 25-30% of longevity is determined by genes, while the remaining 70-75% is shaped by lifestyle, environment, nutrition, physical activity, and stress regulation. This makes "healthy ageing" not only possible but achievable for most people, regardless of their starting point.

Healthy ageing is not merely the absence of disease. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it refers to maintaining functional ability-physical, cognitive, social, and emotional-at every stage of older life. As global life expectancy increases, the real challenge is ensurin...