Human study · Aging · Added 25 Sept 2026
Gender differences in the association between marriage and epigenetic age
Source: Frontiers in Aging
What the research found
IntroductionBeing married is related to better health, but many studies reveal greater health benefits among men relative to women. Some research has indicated that married individuals exhibit decelerated epigenetic age relative to individuals who are not married, but questions remain regarding gender differences therein. The purpose was to investigate gender differences in associations of marital status to epigeneti
Evidence level: Human study. A study in people, but an association isn't proof of cause.
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