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Oct 23, 2025

4 min

Is aging an environmental factor? The surprising truth about external influences

While genes were once thought to be the dominant force in determining how we age, a recent study published in *Nature Medicine* found that environmental and lifestyle factors account for a significantly higher proportion of variation in aging and mortality risk than genetics. This means the answer to "Is aging an environmental factor?" is a resounding yes, with external influences holding profound power over our healthspan.

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Oct 21, 2025

4 min

What nationality ages faster? Debunking the myths of aging speed

While it's a common misconception that one nationality ages faster than another, a massive 2025 study found that European populations tend to have higher healthy aging rates than those in Africa and Latin America. This disparity is not a matter of nationality, but a complex interplay of socioeconomic, lifestyle, and environmental influences that affect biological aging speed. In this article, we'll address the question, 'What nationality ages faster?' and uncover the real science behind it.

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