What's Your Longevity IQ?

Take our quiz and learn more about aging well.

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Indicate whether you believe each of the following statements to be true or false.

The more muscle mass you have, the lower your risk of early death
The average life expectancy at birth in the U.S. is increasing
Most cancers are genetically inherited
Obesity can deprive adults of as much as 19 years of healthy life
More than 80 percent of heart disease is preventable
Cancer is the leading cause of death in the U.S.
To lose 1 pound of weight, you generally need to burn off 2,500 more calories than you take in
Most major heart attacks occur in people with normal cholesterol levels