Study in JAMA Network Open finds frequent racism exposure accelerates brain aging in Black women.

A study in JAMA Network Open reveals that frequent exposure to racism can accelerate brain aging at a cellular level. Black women with higher racism exposure showed stronger brain connections related to rumination and vigilance, linked to accelerated biological aging. The study highlights the impact of race-related stressors on aging and could inform interventions to reduce stress and its effects on health.

August 05, 2024
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