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Your eyes could reveal how fast you’re aging, scientists say


Researchers at McMaster University have discovered that the eyes may offer a powerful, non-invasive way to assess heart health and biological aging. By analyzing retinal scans alongside genetic and blood data from over 74,000 participants, they found that simpler, less branched eye vessels were linked to higher cardiovascular risk and faster aging.

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