People who lost a loved one—parent, partner, sibling, or child—may experience accelerated biological aging compared to those who hadn’t experienced such loss, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. Previous studies have linked the loss of a loved one to a decline in health, especially at certain stages of life. Repeated family losses further compound this risk. However, scientists have not fully understood the link between familial loss of a loved one and long-term health decline. ...
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