Women have an average life expectancy that’s about 4 years longer than men’s – regardless of culture or geography. Even among animal species, females outlive males.
A Second X Chromosome Could Explain Why Women Live Longer Than Men
Researchers say that women may be born with an advantage when it comes to longevity. (Credit: Pressmaster/Shutterstock.com)
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