Adults who experience serious abuse or adverse experiences as children could face a life span shortened by 7 to 15 years, according to data revealed at the American Psychological Association's annual meeting.The study examined 132 healthy older adults (mean age = 70). Forty-four percent served as primary caregivers for family members with dementia, and 56% were not caregivers. The researchers took blood samples from each person, measuring the levels of two cytokines known to be stress markers: interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor (TNF).
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