Loneliness and unhappiness accelerate aging more than smoking

Molecular damage accumulates, leading to the development of
weakness and serious diseases associated with aging.

Fortunately, by using a digital model of aging (aging clock), an acceleration
in the rate of aging can be detected before its catastrophic consequences become apparent.

According to the latest article, in the United States, any anti-aging treatment needs to focus on both physical health and mental health
.

This article features a new aging clock
trained and validated using blood and biometric data from 11,914 Chinese adults.

Accelerated
aging can be detected in people with a history of stroke, liver and lung disease, smokers, and, most interestingly, people with a fragile mental state.

The authors of the article conclude that the psychological aspects of aging should not be overlooked
, both in research and in actual anti-aging applications.

"Psychosocial and psychosocial states are among the most powerful predictors of health outcomes and quality of life, but they are largely ignored by modern health care
.