Want to be young, do not divorce

If you’ve been through it, this will probably come as no surprise. Divorce can add years to a person’s face, it is claimed.

Researchers found that marriage breakdown can take a significant toll on appearance.

They looked at identical twins, who would be genetically predisposed to age at a similar pace, to determine whether certain experiences affected ageing.

“A person’s heritage may initially dictate how they age but if you introduce certain factors into your life, you will certainly age faster, and likewise, if you avoid those factors you can slow down the hands of time,” said Professor Bahaman Guyuron, who led the study. Read more »