Annoying people might be ageing you
A recent study from New York University has shown that negative social ties could potentially add as much as 2.5 months to your biological age. Science writer David Robson joins Jim to talk about the research.
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Annoying people might be ageing you
Many of us have people in our social group who bring us down. Some of us feel hassled by people we know and love. A recent study from New York University has shown that negative social ties could potentially add as much as 2.5 months to your biological age. Science writer David Robson joins Jim to talk about the research. Photo: 123RF