Abstract
Accumulating evidence supports the popular notion that psychological stress states may accelerate aging. Stress has been shown to influence cellular systems known to be involved in the aging process. Furthermore, stress is associated with an increased risk of various age-related medical disorders. These effects are likely mediated by the secretion of stress hormones. In this short review we focus on biochemical and epidemiological evidence for a link between stress and aging.
Translated title of the contribution | Stress and aging |
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Original language | Danish |
Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Volume | 174 |
Issue number | 4 |
Pages (from-to) | 201-4 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2012 |