A recent study from the University of Southern California reveals that older adults living in areas with high temperatures age biologically faster than those in cooler climates. The research analyzed over 3,600 blood samples, finding that individuals in hot regions, such as Phoenix, experienced up to 14 months of accelerated aging. This effect emphasizes the importance of heat exposure on health, especially for the growing population migrating to Sun Belt and Southeastern states, highlighting the need for protective measures against extreme heat.
The groundbreaking study found that older adults exposed to more extreme heat days experienced accelerated biological aging, as measured by changes in their DNA.
"People in neighborhoods that experience more days of high heat show greater biological aging on average than residents of cooler regions," said Jennifer Ailshire.
The findings showed that individuals in hotter areas, like Phoenix, aged up to 14 months faster biologically than peers in cooler regions.
As migration to Sun Belt states like Arizona and Texas grows increasingly popular, there's a need to protect yourself from the effects of extreme heat.
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