Childhood Adversity Is Associated With Accelerated Brain Aging

susan Experiencing stress and adversity in childhood may increase the risk for developing neurodegenerative diseases years later, according to a study of women in mid-life published in the April issue of Annals of Neurology.The study, conducted at one point in time, assessed blood biomarkers and obtained brain imaging data from 179 women in Germany and found an association between a history of early-life adversity and signs of accelerated brain aging."We have been able to demonstrate that severe early-life adversity is linked Childhood Adversity Is Associated With Accelerated Brain Agingarticle in brief: A team of investigators in Germany found biomarkers and brain imaging data from 179 women suggest an association between a history of early-life adversity and signs of accelerated brain aging.Experts suggested that screening for childhood trauma, both in pediatric practices and adult settings, could help identify persons who are at heightened risk for health consequences and candidates for interventions.