Скачать или смотреть Study finds extreme heat could accelerate aging process

Extreme heat poses serious health risks, especially for older adults, but new research suggests it may also accelerate aging at a molecular level. A study published in Science Advances found that individuals living in areas with prolonged extreme heat—classified as 90 degrees or above—showed signs of faster biological aging due to chemical modifications in their DNA.

Dr. Amit Shah, a geriatrician at the Mayo Clinic Arizona, joined Arizona Horizon to discuss the study's findings and what they could mean for older adults in Arizona. He explained how epigenetic changes, influenced by environmental factors like heat, can impact aging. With Arizona experiencing increasing heat waves, Dr. Shah emphasized the importance of understanding and mitigating the long-term health effects of extreme temperatures.