An Integrative Review of Factors Associated with Telomere Length and Implications for Biobehavioral Research

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BACKGROUND: Although telomere shortening occurs as a natural part of aging, there is now a robust body of research that suggests that there is a relationship between psychosocial, environmental, and behavioral factors and changes in telomere length. These factors need to be considered when integrating telomere measurement in biobehavioral research studies. OBJECTIVES: This article provides a brief summary of the...

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