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Repeated Annual Exposure to Heatwaves May Accelerate Biological Aging
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Extreme Heat May Make You Age Faster
Everyone has felt the exhaustion and dehydration that comes with spending too much time in the heat. But research shows that the impact of being exposed to extreme heat goes beyond heat waves: consistent exposure to high temperatures might also be making you age more quickly. A new study, published Aug. 26 in the journal Nature Climate Change, found that repeated exposure to heat waves was linked to accelerated aging and increases vulnerability …
Heat waves could accelerate biological aging, scientists warn
The findings, published in Nature Climate Change, add scientific weight to growing concerns about the health toll of steadily warming temperatures. "This small number actually matters," Cui Guo, an assistant professor at the University of Hong Kong who led the research, told The New York Times. "This was a study...Read Entire Article
Repeated exposure to heat waves, which are becoming increasingly frequent due to climate change, can accelerate aging, especially in workers who perform manual labor, warns new ... More
Heat waves are not only uncomfortable, but according to new research, they can accelerate the aging of the human body in a way similar to the damage caused by...
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