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- Mount Sinai researchers report that PTSD accelerates brain aging in World Trade Center responders, measured with the BrainAgeNeXt model.
- PTSD responders have brains that appear older than their actual age, with stronger effects for longer Ground Zero exposure.
- The results indicate neurobiological effects and a higher risk of cognitive decline, underscoring the need for ongoing monitoring and integrated care.
- The findings were published in Translational Psychiatry.
