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health17 days ago•7 min saved

Younger Generations Biologically Older, Linked to Early-Onset Cancer Risk

New cross-cohort study finds younger birth cohorts are biologically older than earlier generations at the same age, based on PhenoAge from blood biomarkers, and that higher age-gap scores are tied to greater risk of early-onset cancers (lung, digestive system, uterus) even after accounting for smoking, obesity, telomere length, and genetics, suggesting environmental influences on aging and potential for targeted prevention.

via ScienceAlert|

#all-of-us #biological-aging #early-onset-cancer

health18 days ago•4 min saved

90s-born may age faster and face higher cancer risk, study shows

A new study finds people born in the 1990s have a larger gap between biological age and chronological age than those born earlier, especially men, suggesting accelerated aging that correlates with a higher risk of early-onset cancers (lung, colorectal, uterine, and more). Cancer in people under 50 rose 24% from 1990 to 2019, with colorectal cancers diagnosed before 55 increasing in the US from 11% to 20% of cases. Possible contributors include earlier puberty and rising obesity, diabetes and related factors; researchers note aging can vary by organ and environment and that more work is needed to pin down causes and prevention.

via New York Post|

#aging #cancer #early-onset-cancer

health1 month ago•5 min saved

Artful aging: regular arts engagement may slow biological clocks

A UK study of more than 3,500 adults found that engaging in weekly arts or cultural activities (visiting museums, crafting, singing, etc.) is linked to slower biological aging across several epigenetic clocks. The DunedinPACE clock showed up to 4% slower aging for those with weekly activity, and PhenoAge suggested about a one-year younger biological age, with stronger effects in middle-aged adults, indicating arts participation may promote health similarly to regular exercise.

via ScienceAlert|

#aging #arts-engagement #dunedinpace