Association of PTSD symptom trajectories with accelerated pace of epigenetic aging in U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Background: Mental disorders such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are prevalent among U.S. military veterans. PTSD is often a chronic and disabling condition …

Posttraumatic stress disorder, obesity, and epigenetic aging: A replication study in 1828 Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with poor health, and prior research suggests that accelerated epigenetic aging could help explain this …

Posttraumatic stress disorder, trauma, and accelerated biological aging among post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: People who experience trauma and develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at increased risk for poor health. One mechanism that could explain this risk is …