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Does Night Shift Increase Aging? Unpacking the Health Impacts

According to recent studies published using data from the UK Biobank, usual night shift workers showed accelerated biological aging compared to day workers. This raises a critical question: does night shift increase aging? The evidence points toward a significant connection driven by the disruption of our internal body clock.

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How much does night shift age you? The science behind accelerated biological aging

According to a 2024 study, long-term night shift work is associated with accelerated biological aging, suggesting that years of night shifts may significantly increase your biological age. Understanding how much night shift work ages you requires examining the deep connection between circadian rhythm disruption and cellular health.

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