Shorter telomeres among individuals with physical disability: The moderating role of perceived stress.
Yael LahavSharon AvidorDavid LevyAvi OhryGabi ZeiligMeir LahavHava GolanderAnat Chacham-GuberOrit UzielRuth DefrinPublished in: The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences (2021)
The present findings suggest that individuals with physical disability and who exhibit high levels of perceived stress may be particularly vulnerable for accelerated cellular aging, suggesting that perceived stress can be used as a valuable target for intervention.