(BPT) - Graying hair may be one of the most stereotypical indicators of aging, and recent data shows the complex relationship modern men have with this natural process.
According to a nationwide survey of 2,000 U.S. men commissioned by Just For Men, 68% now care more about their appearance than they did five years ago, with 70% actively seeking help to slow signs of aging.
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