'According to new research, severe financial anxieties have a pretty serious side effect: accelerated aging.'
classified economic hardship by those with a"relatively low income," which in this case meant individuals with incomes 60% less than the national average across 22 years. Over the long-term study, which took place between 1987 and 2008, the researchers monitored over 5,000 middle-age adults. Of that population, 18% of them endured economic hardships for at least four years or longer.
Also interesting: When an individual experienced financial hardships also had a strong impact on their aging. The individualsearly on in life were not affected in the same way as those who experienced poverty later in life; this was especially true for individuals entering financial difficulties later in life due to job termination, as the study notes that was a significant contributing factor.
But, we should note, the study did not look into confounding factors that could have accelerated signs of aging, like diseases often associated with poorer populations. And it should be said this only studied the Danish population, so other crucial cultural-specific aspects can't be taken into account when applying to other populations.
But in the end, this only further highlights how damaging financial stress can be on the body and mind. Ready to learn more about how to unlock the power of food to heal your body, prevent disease & achieve optimal health?
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