PTSD may speed up cellular aging
New research with veterans finds a connection between DNA methylation signals of accelerated cellular aging and PTSD.
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New research with veterans finds a connection between DNA methylation signals of accelerated cellular aging and PTSD.
A new study finds that post-traumatic stress disorder and substance misuse are risk factors for dying early.
Will Prather is using resources from his theater to provide food, water, and money for relief efforts.
Trauma-exposed veterans with PTSD and comorbid externalizing psychiatric disorders, such as substance abuse or antisocial personality disorder are at greater risk for early death.
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