Women who suffered enduring stress as caregivers of children with serious disorders were observed to experience a shortening of telomeres indicative of

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Telomeres are the protective caps at the end of chromosomes that shorten as a person ages. Enduring stress as a caregiver of children with serious disorders can cause a rapid shortening of telomeres, indicating a more rapid aging process. This can lead to problems like premature aging-associated diseases but not specifically breast cancer or heart disease. There is no evidence to suggest that such stress leads to an increased production of NK cells.

Women Who Suffered Enduring Stress as Caregivers of Children with Serious