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Study: Toxic dust, PTSD may accelerate brain aging in 9/11 first responders

Research on World Trade Center responders found PTSD and prolonged Ground Zero exposure were associated with signs of accelerated brain aging

Study: Toxic dust, PTSD may accelerate brain aging in 9/11 first responders

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