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Does a hard life age you? The science behind stress and aging

According to research published in *JAMA Psychiatry*, major stresses can speed up the aging process, lending scientific credence to the age-old folk wisdom that a hard life leaves its mark. Prolonged exposure to psychological stress and trauma can trigger a cascade of biological changes that affect your body on a cellular level, answering the question: Does a hard life age you?

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What Kind of Stress AGEs You? The Biological Toll of Chronic Tension

Research consistently shows that stress is more than a fleeting feeling; it has measurable, long-term biological consequences that accelerate aging at a cellular level. The seemingly harmless phrase 'What kind of stress AGEs you?' points to a powerful connection between our mental state and the physical process of aging.

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