Thor was excluded because he is a God with a get-out clause for ageing. Alamy
Being a superhero is bad for your health, scientists have claimed. Alamy
There were some positives, however. Being physically active, such as Black Widow or Iron Man, with lots of chasing down the bad guys can help increase lifespans. Photo: Marvel
But trauma from all the fights and falls and lack of sleep – looking at you Spider-Man, Black Panther – can harm a superhero’s slide into retirement, the team from The University of Queensland found. Reuters
Black Panther and Iron Man are wealthy and intelligent, reducing their risk of dementia. Black Panther is also vegetarian, a practice known to support healthy ageing. Alamy
Black Widow’s traumatic childhood experiences increase her risk of physical and mental illnesses. Photo: Marvel Entertainment
Thor was excluded because he is a God with a get-out clause for ageing. Alamy
Being a superhero is bad for your health, scientists have claimed. Alamy
There were some positives, however. Being physically active, such as Black Widow or Iron Man, with lots of chasing down the bad guys can help increase lifespans. Photo: Marvel
But trauma from all the fights and falls and lack of sleep – looking at you Spider-Man, Black Panther – can harm a superhero’s slide into retirement, the team from The University of Queensland found. Reuters
Black Panther and Iron Man are wealthy and intelligent, reducing their risk of dementia. Black Panther is also vegetarian, a practice known to support healthy ageing. Alamy
Black Widow’s traumatic childhood experiences increase her risk of physical and mental illnesses. Photo: Marvel Entertainment
Thor was excluded because he is a God with a get-out clause for ageing. Alamy
