Living alone accelerates aging.

Scientists from Stanford University have found that living alone accelerates aging faster than smoking. They came to such conclusions when they analyzed the data collected by Chinese researchers as part of the CHARLS project. More than 11 thousand elderly people participated in it. The participants in the study regularly underwent examinations and interviews, donated blood samples, and this helped scientists track changes in their condition as they age. It turned out that living alone and the social and psychological problems that accompany it affect the aging process. On average, it accelerates by 1.65 years - this is faster than if a person smokes or lives in an unfavorable environment.