Study Links Anxiety About Ageing to Accelerated Cellular Ageing in Women

A study by New York University involving over 700 women found that anxiety about ageing, particularly fears of declining health, is linked to faster biological ageing at the cellular level. Researchers used epigenetic clocks to measure this effect, noting that concerns about beauty or fertility showed no similar impact. The study suggests that psychological distress related to ageing may have tangible health consequences, with women potentially more vulnerable due to social pressures around youth and appearance.