Key points from article :
Some chemicals in household items lead to ageing-related effects.
Copper, perfluorinated compounds such as PFHxS and PFOS are such chemicals.
PFHxS and PFOS are found in water and dirt resistant sprays used on furniture.
These environment pollutants enter into human body via air, food or skin contact.
Elevated levels of these chemicals are seen in urine and blood samples.
Some chemicals shorten the telomeres that protect chromosomes.
Copper and PFHxS reduce mitochondrial DNA levels, but PFOS increases them.
Plan is to monitor and remove traces of these chemicals in groundwater.
175 adults from age 50-65 years participated in this study.
Research by Hasselt University published in Environmental Science and Technology.
