Some People Do Age Faster Than Others
Adults who look older than their years may be aging at an accelerated pace, new research suggests. A study of 38-year-olds in New Zealand found their "biological age" -the state of their organs, immune system, heart health and chromosomes - ranged from as young as 30 to as old as 60. Rosanne Leipzig, MD, PhD, Professor of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, described the investigation as a "landmark" effort to better understand the aging process. "If we can identify why some people have more rapid biological aging, it may be possible to intervene and reduce the risks of complications and diseases related to aging," said Dr. Leipzig, who was not involved in the study.
- Rosanne Leipzig, MD, PhD, Gerald and May Ellen Ritter Professor, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Professor, Population Health Science and Policy, Clinical Geriatrics, Medicine, Vice Chair, Education, Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine
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