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Zoya Teirstein
03/02/2025 12:00:41 PM

A study reveals that chronic exposure to extreme heat can accelerate cellular aging in older adults, making them age up to 14 months faster, resembling the effects of smoking.

Health Extremely Hot Weather Can Age You as Much as Smoking
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