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Which gender ages faster? The science behind aging differences

According to a study from the University of Jyväskylä in Finland, men are biologically older than women of the same chronological age, with the difference becoming more pronounced in older age. However, the question of which gender ages faster is complex, with biology, hormones, and lifestyle all playing significant roles.

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Which gender gets old faster? The science behind aging differences

According to research using epigenetic clocks, men's bodies may be biologically older than women's of the same chronological age. However, determining which gender gets old faster depends on whether you're measuring biological age, visible skin changes, or overall healthspan, as men and women experience the aging process differently across all these factors.

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