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·January 8, 2024·5 min read

Immune Cells Hold the Key to Biological Aging

Scientists are using epigenetic clocks to reveal our biological age, a true marker of health. A new study delves into the immune system's role in understanding and improving the accuracy of these clocks.

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·November 8, 2022·5 min read

Genetics May Explain Link Between Unhealthy Teen Lifestyles and Accelerated Biological Aging

The epigenetic clocks of those who indulged in unhealthy behaviors as teens were 1.7 to 3.3 years older than individuals who reported more healthy lifestyles as teens.

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·December 6, 2021·4 min read

Stress Makes Life’s Clock Tick Faster, Chilling Out Slows It Down

Chronic stress accelerates the body's epigenetic clock, however, those that can manage the effects of stress by strengthening their emotional regulation and self-control can slow the process.

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·September 28, 2016·6 min read

Epigenetic Clock Predicts Life Expectancy

Researchers have developed an 'epigenetic clock' that calculates the biological age of a person from a blood sample and can estimate the person's life span.