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Each additional adverse event during childhood was associated with an 11% increased chance of shorter telomeres past age 50. Telomere length is a biomarker of healthy aging with shorter telomeres indicating accelerated aging. Lifestyle factors that have been shown to delay telomere shortening including physical exercise, vitamin D sufficiency, omega-3 fatty acid sufficiency, and meditation.