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Developmental timing of index trauma exposure and accelerated epigenetic aging in United States military Veterans

Abstract: Trauma exposure has been linked to accelerated GrimAge, an epigenetic biomarker of premature morbidity and mortality. Building on this evidence, the present study …

Low anti-Müllerian hormone mediates the association between childhood trauma and PTSD in women but not in men

Abstract: Women experience differential risk for childhood trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when compared to men. Recent research has indicated lasting effects of …

Exploring the dissociative subtype of PTSD: The role of early-life trauma, cortisol, and inflammatory profiles

Abstract:Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a heterogeneous mental health condition, characterized by diverse symptom profiles and biological underpinnings. A dissociative …

The role of cortisol in development and treatment of PTSD among service members: A narrative review

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a pervasive issue within military populations, with approximately 29 % of post-9/11 service members experience PTSD at some …

Sex differences in mood, hormone and immune response to combatives training in West Point cadets

Abstract: Hand-to-hand combat training, known as combatives, instructs Soldiers in close-quarters combat techniques and how to cope with stress, understand controlled physical …

The effect of a service dog on salivary cortisol awakening response in a military population with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Abstract: Recent studies suggest a therapeutic effect of psychiatric service dogs for military veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but are limited by self-report …

Hostility and telomere shortening among U.S. military veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: Chronic disorders of aging are critical concerns for the U.S. veteran population, which is, on average, two decades older than the non-veteran population. …