“I aged 20 years in that meeting”: can stress really make us age faster?

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“I aged 20 years in that meeting”: can stress really make us age faster?

By Lauren Geall

3 days ago

7 min read

It’s no secret that stress can make you feel rubbish in the short term, but can it have any long-term effects on the ageing process? We asked longevity experts and doctors to explain all, and share what we can do to mitigate the effects of stress on our future health.


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