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Biological Resilience

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"Education's Impact on Aging and Longevity"
health2 years ago

"Education's Impact on Aging and Longevity"

A study using data from the Framingham Heart Study found that higher levels of education are associated with a slower pace of aging and reduced risk of mortality. The research utilized the DunedinPACE epigenetic clock on genomic data to quantify the aging process, revealing that two additional years of schooling correlated with a 2-3% slower pace of aging. This study highlights the potential of educational interventions to promote healthy longevity, emphasizing education as a key factor in biological resilience and lifespan extension.