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Mitochondria (blue) convert food into energy for the nuclei (yellow) and the rest of our cells. Image: Heiti Paves/Shutterstock
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Why do women live longer than men?

Aussie women have an average lifespan of 84 years, while the men have an average of 80. The reason why could lie in our genes.

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