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Does volunteering reduce epigenetic age acceleration among retired and working older adults? Results from the Health and Retirement Study

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  • Kim, Seoyoun
  • Halvorsen, Cal
  • Potter, Claire
  • Faul, Jessica

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The current study aims to explore the relationship between the frequency of volunteering and biological aging, as measured by epigenetic age acceleration. It also investigates whether this relationship differs between retired and working older adults. Understanding this connection could inform interventions promoting healthy aging and reducing age-related chronic health conditions.

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  • Kim, Seoyoun & Halvorsen, Cal & Potter, Claire & Faul, Jessica, 2025. "Does volunteering reduce epigenetic age acceleration among retired and working older adults? Results from the Health and Retirement Study," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 364(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:364:y:2025:i:c:s0277953624009559
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2024.117501
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