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Twins and Aging - Factors That Affect Aging
More than you might think, according to a study in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
By Jenny Bailly
O, The Oprah Magazine  |  From the December 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
Prescription drugs
ANTIDEPRESSANTS

Current and past use of antidepressants was linked to appearing up to seven years older. This might be because the drugs relax the body (including facial muscles), potentially making the face look droopier. Or, Guyuron theorizes, depression may compromise the production of certain hormones, like human growth hormone, that contribute to healthy, plump skin.
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