How social isolation accelerates biological aging: Exploring underlying behavioral and psychological mechanisms.

Keun Young Kwon, Jinho Kim

Department of Health Policy and Management, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program in Precision Public Health, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea. · pubmed

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Abstract

Social isolation can have lasting effects on physiological aging and overall health in older adults. However, few studies have examined the behavioral and psychological mechanisms that mediate the relationship between social isolation and accelerated biological aging.

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Research summary

Social isolation accelerates biological aging through behavioral and psychological mechanisms. The paper addresses the underlying factors contributing to biological aging, which is pertinent to understanding and potentially mitigating the root causes of aging.

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