C-reactive protein (CRP) flags body-wide inflammation, from infections, or poor habits. High CRP over 3 mg/L doubles early death risk from heart disease or cancer. It also predicts lifespan in older adults-low levels tie to living past 90. Genes partly set CRP; obesity and smoking boosts it
Five biomarkers that predict how long you will live
December 01, 2025
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C-reactive protein (CRP) flags body-wide inflammation, from infections, or poor habits. High CRP over 3 mg/L doubles early death risk from heart disease or cancer. It also predicts lifespan in older adults-low levels tie to living past 90. Genes partly set CRP; obesity and smoking boosts it
