Women who suffered enduring stress were observed to experience a shortening of telomeres indicative of

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Telomeres are the protective caps on the ends of chromosomes that safeguard the genetic information but become shorter as cells divide, eventually leading to cellular senescence or a "rapid aging process." Research has shown that enduring stress can accelerate this process, which can lead to a range of adverse health outcomes. Breast cancer and heart disease are not directly related to telomere shortening, although they may be influenced by other physiological processes affected by stress. Increased production of NK cells is not related to telomere shortening.

Women Who Suffered Enduring Stress Were Observed to Experience a Shortening