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Does Flying Age You Faster? Unpacking the Science of Air Travel and Longevity

While the relativistic effect of time dilation is a negligible factor for commercial air travel, causing only microseconds of difference, more tangible biological stressors during flight, such as increased cosmic radiation and severe dehydration, pose a legitimate concern for those wondering: does flying age you faster? The answer depends more on your flying habits and proactive health measures than on Einstein's theory.