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Study Links Anxiety to Faster Aging in Women

2/11/2026

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  • A study in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology links aging-related anxiety to accelerated biological aging in women.
  • Researchers from New York University analyzed data from 726 middle-aged women, finding an association with faster cellular decline.
  • Worries about declining health showed the link, while concerns about attractiveness and fertility had no impact.
  • The study notes mental health can influence physical health and that unhealthy coping, such as smoking or drinking, may contribute.