New York, Feb. 27 -- Worrying about getting older especially fearing future health problems, may actually speed up ageing at the cellular level, according to new research from the New York University.

In a study of more than 700 women, those who felt more anxious about ageing showed signs of faster biological ageing in their blood, measured using cutting-edge "epigenetic clocks." Fears about declining health had the strongest link, while concerns about beauty or fertility didn't appear to have the same biological impact.

New research from NYU School of Global Public Health suggests that these fears could be linked to faster ageing at the cellular level in women.

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