Loneliness and unhappiness can age you faster than smoking, says study

Deep Longevity, in collaboration with American and Chinese scientists, measured the effects of loneliness, restless sleep, and sadness on the rate of aging and found that they were significant. Frailty and major diseases associated with aging are exacerbated by the accumulation of molecular damage. Some people’s molecular processes are more intense than others, leading them … Read more

Loneliness and unhappiness may accelerate aging faster than smoking

Share on PinterestResearchers have found that certain psychological problems, such as hopelessness, unhappiness and loneliness, may increase a person’s biological age more than smoking. Jesse Morrow/Getty Images Medical history, lifestyle, and genetics all play a role in how quickly a person ages. Researchers recently discovered that a person’s mental health is also a factor in … Read more