Heatwaves Age Your Body Like Smoking or Drinking, 15-Year Study Finds
In brief Extreme heat acts like a lifestyle toxin, accelerating aging by 8–11 days per degree of exposure—with outdoor workers aging up to 33 days faster under the same conditions. Researchers found that heat shortens telomeres and strains the liver, lungs, kidneys, and heart, compounding long-term disease risks. Cooling strategies, hydration, and water-based exercise can…
