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- A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences links difficult relationships, dubbed "hasslers," to accelerated biological aging.
- Researchers analyzed data from more than 2,000 adults and found that each additional hassler increases aging pace by 1.5%.
- Professor Luke O’Neill from Trinity College notes that each hassler could shorten life expectancy by about nine months.
- The study urges setting boundaries and engaging in healthy activities to mitigate stress.
