A new study from Tokyo Medical and Dental University has found that stress on the cells in your hair follicles is what causes your hair to turn gray. And no, it’s not the stress of overdue bills or being overworked. Try chemicals, ultraviolet light, and radiation. These environmental stressors affect all the cells in your body – but especially those in your hair follicles.
(Source: National Geographic)
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