Early-Life Adversity Predicts Markers of Aging-Related Neuroinflammation, Neurodegeneration, and Cognitive Impairment in Women.

Lara Fleck, Claudia Buss, Martin Bauer, Maike Stein, Ralf Mekle, Lena Kock, Heiko Klawitter, Malvika Godara, Judith Ramler, Sonja Entringer, Matthias Endres, Christine Heim

Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Institute of Medical Psychology, Berlin, Germany.Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Institute of Medical Psychology, Berlin, Germany. · pubmed

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Abstract

Despite the overwhelming evidence for profound and longstanding effects of early-life stress (ELS) on inflammation, brain structure, and molecular aging, its impact on human brain aging and risk for neurodegenerative disease is poorly understood. We examined the impact of ELS severity in interaction with age on blood-based markers of neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration, brain volumes, and cognitive function in middle-aged women.

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Research summary

The paper investigates the effects of early-life stress on neuroinflammation, neurodegeneration, and cognitive impairment, which are important factors in the aging process. While it contributes to understanding how early-life adversity may influence aging-related outcomes, it primarily focuses on correlational findings rather than addressing root causes or mechanisms of aging. Thus, while it is solid research, its impact is limited in the broader context of longevity research.

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