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Biological Aging

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health26 days ago•6 min saved

Negative Relationships May Accelerate Biological Aging

A study in PNAS links stressful social ties—termed “hasslers”—to accelerated biological aging measured via saliva-based aging markers. About 30% of participants reported at least one hassler, and each additional hassler was associated with roughly nine extra months of biological age and a 1.5% faster aging pace, especially when hasslers were family members. Spousal stress did not show the same link, suggesting complexity in close relationships. Negative ties also correlated with poorer health indicators, implying chronic social stress may contribute to aging, though causality can’t be confirmed.

via ScienceAlert|

#aging #biological-aging #hasslers

health1 month ago•42 min saved

Daily Multivitamin May Slow Aging by a Few Months in Older Adults

A Nature Medicine-backed study of 958 adults aged 60+ over 2 years found that daily multivitamin–multimineral supplementation modestly slowed biological aging by up to about 4 months, as measured by five epigenetic clocks; cocoa extract had no effect; the benefit was larger for participants with accelerated aging at baseline. Researchers emphasize these changes are biomarkers, not proven lifespan or disease reductions, and lifestyle factors remain key to healthy aging—vitamins should complement, not replace, a nutrient-rich diet.

via Healthline|

#aging #biological-aging #epigenetic-clocks

health1 month ago•1 min saved

Trouble in Your Circle Could Age You Faster, Study Finds

A study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences ties having more hasslers—people who create problems in your life—to faster biological aging (about 1.5% per additional hassler and roughly nine months biologically older at the same chronological age). Family and friends’ hasslers were most detrimental, while spouse hasslers showed no same effect. Hasslers also correlated with depression, anxiety and higher BMI, though the researchers emphasize associations rather than causation and note there’s no single agreed measure of biological age.

via USA Today|

#biological-aging #health #mental-health

science1 month ago•4 min saved

Birth Count May Echo in the Body's Clock, Finnish Study Finds

A Finnish study of 14,836 twin-derived women links both no children and high child counts (average ~6.8) to worse biological aging and higher mortality, while having about two to three children (and pregnancies at ages ~24–38) shows the best aging markers. Early births may also relate to aging, but effects largely fade after accounting for lifestyle factors. The findings are observational and not causal, and unmeasured variables may influence both reproductive history and health; researchers caution against using this to guide individual family planning.

via ScienceAlert|

#aging #biological-aging #evolutionary-biology

health2 months ago•7 min saved

Shingles Vaccine Linked to Slower Biological Aging in Older Adults

A recent observational study of nearly 4,000 adults aged 70+ found that shingles vaccination was linked to slower overall biological aging and lower inflammation, suggesting immune-related benefits beyond preventing shingles. However, the study cannot establish causality, and more research—including randomized trials and diverse populations—is needed to confirm these findings and explore health outcomes such as cognitive decline or mortality.

via Medical News Today|

#aging #biological-aging #elderly

health3 months ago•3 min saved

New Research Reveals Optimal Coffee Habits for Longevity and Heart Health

A study suggests that drinking three to four cups of coffee daily may slow biological aging by up to five years, potentially increasing lifespan, due to antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds in coffee that preserve telomere length, especially in individuals with severe mental illnesses, though moderation is advised due to possible side effects.

via Prevention|

#antioxidants #biological-aging #coffee

health-and-aging6 months ago•4 min saved

Strong Social Bonds May Slow Cellular Aging

A study finds that lifelong social advantages, from childhood to adulthood, can slow biological aging and reduce inflammation, highlighting the importance of sustained social connections for health and longevity.

via Neuroscience News|

#biological-aging #epigenetic-clocks #health-and-aging

health7 months ago•0 min saved

Vitamin D Supplements Show Promise in Slowing Biological Aging

A four-year study by Harvard researchers found that daily vitamin D3 supplements can slow cellular aging, based on data from over 1,000 participants, marking the first large randomized trial to examine its anti-aging effects.

via The Boston Globe|

#aging #biological-aging #clinical-trial

health7 months ago•4 min saved

Genes Influencing Aging Speed and Resilience Uncovered

A study published in Nature Genetics identifies over 400 genes linked to different types of accelerated aging and frailty, supporting the idea that treating aging itself could help prevent age-related diseases. The research highlights the complexity of aging, with different genetic factors underlying cognitive decline, mobility issues, and social isolation, paving the way for more targeted therapies and personalized approaches to healthy aging.

via Medical Xpress|

#aging #biological-aging #frailty

health8 months ago•3 min saved

Unexpected Relationship Patterns That Accelerate Aging and How to Counteract Them

A recent study shows that stressful and emotionally mixed relationships can accelerate biological aging, as measured by DNA methylation clocks, and negatively impact overall health. Managing social ties, setting boundaries, and fostering positive relationships may help mitigate these effects.

via MindBodyGreen|

#biological-aging #epigenetic-clocks #health

health8 months ago•3 min saved

Extreme Heat Risks: Aging, Heart Stress, and Long-Term Damage

A study published in Science Advances reveals that long-term exposure to extreme heat, such as in Phoenix, accelerates biological aging at the molecular level, similar to the effects of smoking, which may lead to earlier onset of age-related diseases and increased health risks, especially as climate change causes more frequent heat waves.

via Earth.com|

#biological-aging #climate-change #epigenetics

health8 months ago•3 min saved

Many Americans' hearts are biologically older than their actual age

A new heart age calculator using standard health measures reveals that most Americans have hearts older than their chronological age, with significant disparities among different demographic groups. While this tool may motivate healthier behaviors, experts caution about potential negative effects and emphasize the need for sensitive communication and further research.

via statnews.com|

#biological-aging #cardiovascular-risk #health

health9 months ago•4 min saved

Nightmares Significantly Increase Risk of Premature Death

A study suggests that adults experiencing weekly nightmares are nearly three times more likely to die before age 75, potentially due to stress-induced accelerated aging and disrupted sleep, highlighting nightmares as a possible early indicator of health risks and a target for intervention.

via ScienceAlert|

#biological-aging #health #nightmares

health10 months ago•1 min saved

Plasma Exchange Therapy: A Key to Longevity?

A small study suggests that plasma exchange therapy may help slow biological aging in healthy older adults by reducing age-related compounds in the blood, indicating potential as an anti-aging treatment, though more research is needed.

via The New York Times|

#anti-aging #biological-aging #clinical-trial

health10 months ago•3 min saved

Daily Vitamin May Slow Biological Aging, Major Study Finds

A major study suggests that daily vitamin D3 supplements may slow biological aging by protecting telomeres, the DNA caps that shorten with age, potentially reducing aging by nearly three years, although further research is needed.

via AOL.com|

#biological-aging #health #study