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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 23, 2025

6 min

What is the accelerated aging factor?

In industries from medical devices to cosmetics, a product's shelf-life is often determined by a technique known as accelerated aging. In this context, the **accelerated aging factor** refers to the ratio used to translate accelerated test time into real-world shelf life, based on temperature's effect on chemical reaction rates. This principle, derived from the Arrhenius equation, is also profoundly relevant to human biology, where lifestyle and genetic elements can act as factors that speed up or slow down our personal aging process.

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Oct 22, 2025

4 min

Do Depends Diapers Expire? Understanding the Shelf Life and Quality

While no specific expiration date is printed on the packaging, most manufacturers, including those of adult incontinence products, recommend using disposable diapers within two to three years of purchase for optimal quality and performance. This is because while the diapers remain safe, certain materials can degrade over time, affecting their effectiveness. Understanding the shelf life can help you store products correctly and recognize when it's time to replace an older stash.

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