Tag: Biologic age
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Shingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Biologic Age, May Boost Healthy Aging
New insight into shingles vaccination and aging A recent study published in The Journals of Gerontology has drawn attention to a surprising potential benefit of the shingles vaccine beyond preventing the painful rash. Researchers report that adults who receive the two-dose shingles vaccine after age 50 may exhibit a lower biologic age compared with their…
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Shingles Vaccine May Promote Healthy Aging by Lowering Biologic Age
Overview: A Vaccine with Potential Anti-Aging Effects For years, the shingles vaccine has been recommended for adults over 50 to prevent the painful and potentially serious shingles (herpes zoster) illness. Now, emerging research reported in The Journals of Gerontology suggests another potential benefit: the shot may be associated with a lower biologic age. While the…