Social status proven to be direct link to the ageing process

People of lower socio-economic status appear to be biologically older than those in higher socio-economic groups, suggests a study led by Professor Tim Spector from the Twin Research Unit at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.

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Wednesday, 29th January | 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Governor’s Hall, Ground floor, south wing, St Thomas’ Hospital, Westminster...