Childhood trauma can speed biological aging

Monday, August 3, 2020 - 13:00 in Psychology & Sociology

Experiencing adversity early in life has a direct effect on a person’s mental and physical health as they grow, and certain kinds of trauma can affect the pace of aging, according to new Harvard research. In addition to being risk factors for anxiety, depression, and stress, early life experiences like poverty, neglect, and violence are […]

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