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Your Blood Is Both a Mirror and a Driver of How Fast You Age
Scientists are finding that the stuff floating in your blood, proteins, metabolites, and tiny vesicles, doesn't just reflect your age. It actively sets the pace of aging across organs. In animal studies, swapping old blood for young blood or filtering out pro-aging factors restored tissue function and even extended lifespan. Human trials using plasma exchange are now showing early promise for age-related decline.
Faster Biological Aging Linked to Worsening Brain Small Vessel Disease
People who age faster biologically (based on blood biomarkers) appear more likely to develop worsening brain small vessel disease. In roughly 3,000 middle-aged adults followed for about five years, those with higher biological age scores had more new tiny brain lesions like lacunes and microbleeds. This held true even after accounting for actual calendar age. The finding suggests that biological aging clocks could help flag people at risk for this common precursor to dementia and stroke.
Disclaimer: Research summaries are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your health routine.
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