The associations of hostility and defensiveness with telomere length are influenced by sex and health status

The associations of hostility and defensiveness with telomere length are influenced by sex and health status

Abstract Background Shorter telomere length (TL) may indicate premature cellular aging and increased risk for disease. While there is substantial evidence for shorter TL in individuals suffering from psychiatric disorders, data is scarce on maladaptive personality traits related to coronary artery d...

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Main Authors: Louisia Starnino, Gilles Dupuis, Lambert Busque, Vincent Bourgoin, Marie-Pierre Dubé, David Busseuil, Bianca D’Antono
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:Biology of Sex Differences
Subjects:
Telomere length
Hostility
Defensiveness
Cardiovascular disease
Sex and age
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13293-020-00349-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13293-020-00349-w

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