Discrimination, job problems and other social stress found to prematurely age immune system
Discrimination, job problems and other social stress found to prematurely age immune system
Story at a glance Researchers from the University of Southern California studied how social stressors can age the body’s immune system. They found everyday discrimination, stressful life events, life trauma and chronic stress were linked to lower quality T cells — part of the immune system that protects against infection. Thirty-one percent of U.S. adults reported at least one major discriminatory occurrence in their lifetime.
Aging is an inevitable part of life, but new research suggests that specific life circumstances like chronic stress, discrimination and trauma can cause the aging process to jumpstart. A new study has connected social stressors with accelerated aging of
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