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Study Challenges Aging Myths: Inflammation Varies by Culture

7/3/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Columbia University reveals that chronic inflammation isn't a one-size-fits-all aging marker. While inflammation rises with age in industrialized societies, it remains steady among Indigenous populations, primarily due to infections. This discovery highlights that aging indicators are shaped by lifestyle and environment, challenging long-held assumptions about aging.

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A groundbreaking study from Columbia University reveals that chronic inflammation isn't a one-size-fits-all aging marker. While inflammation rises with age in industrialized societies, it remains steady among Indigenous populations, primarily due to infections. This discovery highlights that aging indicators are shaped by lifestyle and environment, challenging long-held assumptions about aging.