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Your Brain's Aging Clock: How the Hypothalamus Controls How Long You Live

A region of your brain about the size of an almond sets your body's thermostat, appetite, sleep clock, and hormone rhythms. Learn why it may help set the pace of aging, and what you can do to look after it.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 11 views
Tutorial: Your Brain's Aging Clock: How the Hypothalamus Controls How Long You Live

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A region of your brain about the size of an almond sets your body's thermostat, appetite, sleep clock, and hormone rhythms. Learn why it may help set the pace of aging, and what you can do to look after it.

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