All articles tagged with #biological ageing
A UK study of 3,556 adults links regular participation in arts and cultural activities to a slower pace of biological ageing, with weekly engagement associated with about 4% slower ageing—comparable to regular exercise—particularly among those aged 40 and over, as measured by several epigenetic clocks.
Research indicates that individuals with less education tend to age biologically faster than those with more education, highlighting education as a significant social determinant of health and ageing. Additionally, experiencing the loss of loved ones across life stages is linked to accelerated biological ageing, possibly due to trauma and stress. These findings suggest that social factors and emotional experiences play crucial roles in the ageing process, beyond lifestyle choices and genetics.
A study conducted at Columbia University suggests that pregnancy can accelerate biological ageing in young women, with each pregnancy associated with an additional two to three months of biological ageing. This effect was not observed in men, indicating a specific association with pregnancy or breastfeeding. The findings highlight the need to consider the impact of pregnancy on women's health and ageing, and the importance of providing strong medical, social, and nutritional support for new mothers.
A study from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health suggests that pregnancy may accelerate biological ageing in women, with each pregnancy linked to an additional two to three months of biological ageing. The research, which used DNA samples and reproductive histories from 1,735 participants, found that women who reported more pregnancies over a six-year period showed a greater increase in biological ageing. The study did not find a similar link for men. The findings highlight the need for further research into the impact of pregnancy and reproduction on the ageing process and long-term health outcomes.
A study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health suggests that each pregnancy during early adulthood can add two to three months to a woman's biological ageing process, as determined by studying their 'epigenetic clocks'. This effect was not observed in men, indicating that there is something specific about pregnancy or breastfeeding that accelerates biological ageing. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, focused on young women in late adolescence and highlights the potential long-term impacts of pregnancy on women's health, emphasizing the importance of supporting new parents, especially young mothers.