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Traumatic brain injuries linked to faster aging in post-9/11 veterans, new study finds
New research published in the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation could help identify veterans at risk for health problems Research Highlights: More than half of post-9/11 veterans studied had suffered at least one traumatic brain injury (TBI) and showed faster biological aging. TBIs sustained during military deployment showed stronger links to accelerated aging compared to injuries outside military service. Compared to men, women veterans showed significantly stronger links between deployment-related TBIs and accelerated aging. FAIRFAX, Va., Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Post 9/11 veterans who sustained one or more traumatic brain injuries show faster biological aging compared to veterans without a TBI, according to new research published today in the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. In more than 1,000 veterans studied, deployment-related traumatic brain injuries had stronger links to accelerated aging than injuries outside military service, particularly among women. More recent injuries also showed stronger associations with aging than injuries prior to military service. 'This is one of the first studies to examine whether traumatic brain injury is associated with biological aging broadly, and the results suggest experiencing a TBI, including a mild concussion, may help identify veterans at risk of faster aging,' says lead author Kyle Bourassa, Ph.D., staff psychologist in Research Service at the Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care System and senior research fellow in the Department of Psychology at Georgetown University. Nearly 5 million Americans have served in the armed forces since September 11, 2001, participating in combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. This post-9/11 population faces increased risks for traumatic brain injuries, psychiatric disorders and suicide, compared to earlier generations of veterans. Research has shown that brain injury can evolve into a lifelong health condition that impairs the brain and other organ systems and may persist or progress over a person's lifetime. Previous research has linked TBI to poor brain health in the form of cognitive decline and dementia risks, but scientists still aim to understand why these problems develop. The new study examined whether accelerated biological aging could help explain these health consequences. Biological aging measures the rate at which a person's body declines over time, but some people age biologically faster than others. Researchers used blood samples to assess aging markers that predict future health problems, including chronic disease and early death. The findings suggest TBIs, particularly those sustained during deployment, may put veterans at a higher risk for age-related health complications as they grow older. Researchers conducted a cross-sectional study analyzing blood samples from 1,152 post-9/11 veterans with an average age of 37 years enrolled in a long-term study with the Veterans Affairs VISN 6 Mid-Atlantic Mental Illness research, Education and Clinical Center. In this multi-site study, participants underwent clinical interviews about their history of traumatic brain injuries, including when and how the injuries occurred. Scientists used blood samples to measure epigenetic changes – chemical modifications to DNA that respond to environmental factors – to assess biological aging rates. Unlike permanent genetic traits, these epigenetic changes can be influenced by factors like injuries or stress, making them potentially reversible. The aging measure, called DunedinPACE, predicts future health outcomes. Key Findings TBI prevalence: More than half (51.2%) of the 1,152 veterans studied experienced at least one traumatic brain injury, with 299 reporting multiple injuries. Deployment-related injuries: Among the 590 veterans with TBI, more than one in four (27.3%) sustained an injury during military deployment. Co-occurring conditions: Nearly one-third of all participants (31.6%) had received a post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis, and veterans with multiple TBIs were more likely to have developed PTSD. Deployment vs. non-deployment associations: Deployment-related TBIs were associated with accelerated aging, whereas traumatic brain injuries experienced outside of military service were not. Gender differences: Women veterans showed significantly stronger links between deployment-related TBIs and accelerated aging compared to men. Bourassa believes the findings could help identify approaches to improve health for people with a traumatic brain injury saying, 'We know more work is needed, but our findings highlight the importance of integrating TBI screenings and tailored interventions into veteran health care frameworks, which could help address the long-term health consequences associated with military service-related brain injuries.' 'This study provides further evidence that TBI can be a risk factor for abnormal aging, but what is important is what we can do about it,' observed John Corrigan, Ph.D., National Research Director for the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) and editor-in-chief of the Journal for Head Trauma Rehabilitation. 'Having a TBI should be a reason to take better care of your brain through diet, exercise, sleep, stress management and other brain healthy behaviors. BIAA promotes identification of TBI with programs like Concussion Awareness Now, so people can learn the signs and symptoms of a concussion and ways to make healthy choices moving forward.' Scientists noted several important limitations to the research. Because it was a cross-sectional study, the findings cannot prove that TBI caused faster aging, only that the two are linked. Additionally, researchers assessed a participant's TBI history through self-reported clinical interviews, which can be subject to recall bias. Bourassa noted their study team is conducting a new study using a more detailed method of assessing TBI to attempt to address this limitation. The study also focused on post-9/11 veterans, which may limit how the findings apply to other veteran populations or civilians with traumatic brain injuries. Future studies should examine whether the findings can be replicated in other groups and explore what biological processes lead to accelerated aging following a TBI. Scientists also need to better understand why deployment-related injuries might show stronger associations with aging for women veterans. Co-authors are Sarah L. Martindale, Ph.D.; Melanie E. Garret, M.S.; VA Mid-Atlantic MIRECC Workgroup; Allison E. Ashley-Koch; Jean C. Beckham, Nathan A. Kimbrel, Jared A. Rowland; Ph.D. Financial disclosures or conflicts of interest can be found in the full article. ABOUT THE BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA The Brain Injury Association of America is the country's oldest and largest nationwide brain injury advocacy organization. BIAA's mission is to improve the quality of life of people affected by brain injury across their lifespan through advancing prevention, awareness, research, treatment, education, and advocacy. BIAA is dedicated to increasing access to quality health care and raising awareness and understanding of brain injury. Find more information online at our website or follow us on social media. 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No One Can Hear Alien: Earth Reviews In Space, But Critics Have Plenty To Say Online About It
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The Alien movies make up one of the best horror movie franchises of all time, so there's no doubt the upcoming horror series Alien: Earth is highly anticipated amongst its fans. The eight-episode TV show was created by Noah Hawley with Ridley Scott serving as an executive producer. It's set to premiere on the 2025 TV calendar on August 12, and critics have screened the series to help give us an idea of what to expect. In the Alien movie timeline, Alien: Earth is set two years before the events of the original 1979 film and will not factor the movie's prequels into its story. The cast is led by Timothy Olyphant as Kirsh, mentor to Sydney Chandler's Wendy, the first human/synthetic hybrid. Brandon Yu of The Wrap praises how Alien: Earth masterfully expands the franchise's exploration of humanity and writes: For all its grand lore-building, Hawley's series is remarkably adept at balancing the old pleasures of the franchise with the newer questions and sensibilities (and a more sprawling narrative enabled by the transition to TV). The alien fights, while less of a focal point in the show (there are also more monsters than just the iconic xenomorph), can be breathtaking, and a standalone flashback spaceship episode is clearly meant to serve as the show's spin on the original film. Ben Travers of IndieWire also enjoys Noah Hawley's statements on humanity, going so far as to say the alien is the least impressive aspect of the sci-fi series. The critic gives it a B and writes: While not a strict homage to either film (lacking the eerie grace of Scott's exacting horror show and the linear propulsion of Cameron's action flick), Hawley's freaky first season similarly foregrounds a keen appetite for discovery and a healthy fear of the unknown; a drive toward what we don't know and a respect for what we don't understand. Alien: Earth doesn't always keep its footing (at least, not as surely as Fargo tends to), but it's a fascinating and frightening extension of an oft-confined space. Clint Gage of IGN gives the Alien: Earth series an 'Amazing' 9 out of 10, writing that the show is 'an evolution as slick and scary as every good little Xenomorph should be.' Gage continues: In this, the far flung future of the year 2025 when all that's on offer is familiar IP, you have to appreciate the ones that do it right. Alien: Earth matches an apex of late '70s cinema in look and feel, while blowing out the world to create a new context with which to view the franchise. Simultaneously providing fans with the eggs (Easter and Xenomorph) they expect, and shedding concerns of fitting into continuity, Noah Hawley has made an amazing piece of science fiction on the strength of solid production and creature design, an incredible cast, and needle drops that make me want a cigarette. Fred Topel of UPI calls the series 'frightening' and 'provocative,' writing that once again Noah Hawley has successfully expanded the story of a beloved movie for a small-screen series. Topel says: As he did with Fargo, Hawley invented an Alien show that is faithful to the movies while exploring original ideas within. There is more connective tissue to the Alien movies, with the creature itself and broader mythology addressed, but Hawley has enough ideas of his own to warrant investing an hour a week. Alien: Earth reviews are primarily positive, earning a Certified Fresh 89% on Rotten Tomatoes (as of this writing), but that means there were some critics left wanting. Chris Evangelista of SlashFilm was among those, rating the sci-fi show 5 out of 10. Of the many sins committed by Alien: Earth, according to Evangelista's review, the biggest is that it's boring. He writes: Now here comes Noah Hawley's Alien: Earth, the first Alien franchise TV series, boasting impressive production design and not much else. Like Romulus, Alien: Earth seems hellbent on referencing stuff that happened in the films. The opening scene of the show alone more or less recreates the opening of Scott's first film shot for shot, with underwhelming results. While I'll fully admit the show looks great (and expensive!), it also ends up feeling like a lifeless slog that's a chore to sit through. Maybe it's time to put the Alien series back in hypersleep for a few decades. While critics mention plenty of easter eggs for fans of the franchise, you apparently don't need to have seen the movies to enjoy Alien: Earth. If this sounds like a series you'd like to check out, the first two episodes will premiere at 8 p.m. ET Tuesday, August 12, on FX and FX on Hulu, with one episode per week coming each Tuesday after. Solve the daily Crossword
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Alien: Earth's Premiere Is Wild, But We Asked The Cast To Tease The Rest Of The Season In One Word, And Their Responses Were Over-The-Top
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. SPOILER WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for the first two episodes of Alien: Earth, both of which are now streaming with a Hulu subscription. After years in development, Alien: Earth finally landed on the 2025 TV schedule, bringing with it a new and intense story set in the early stages of the franchise's vast timeline. The first two stress-inducing episodes have already dropped, setting the stage for what could be one of the most harrowing and emotional chapters in the saga so far. Ahead of the new show's premiere on Hulu in August 2025, CinemaBlend sat down with key members of the Alien: Earth cast and creative team to talk about everything from working with practical Xenomorphs to what viewers can expect moving forward. During our chat, we asked them to tease the rest of the season in one word, and their responses ranged from genuine to over-the-top. Sydney Chandler, who plays the hybrid character Wendy with the synthetic body of an adult and the mind of a child, was the first of the bunch to use more than one word to tease what's next for her character now that she and her brother Joseph Hermit (Alex Lawther) have reunited: Oh my gosh. I mean, buckle up, man. Buckle up. When viewers last saw Wendy in the show's second episode, 'Mr. October,' she was chasing after a Xenomorph that had taken her brother in the crashed Weyland-Yutani ship. Lawther, continuing the trend in the group interview, called out our questioning in a cheeky way before settling on one word: Oh gosh, there's so much to say, isn't there? I think it's actually kind of a tricky question you've asked us to be fair. Because it's eight hours of this thing, and it goes in pretty wild directions. Wild. I'm very curious to see where their relationship goes moving forward, especially in regard to Joseph coming to terms with his sister's new appearance. In another interview, during which CB asked the same question, Timothy Olyphant, responded. Olyphant, who plays Prodigy Corporation synthetic scientist Kirsh a year after voicing a Terminator, totally missed the point of the question but gave an incredible answer nonetheless: I mean, I can't tell whose side this guy's on. I think, 'Is he programmed to just do whatever this guy told him? Or has he got a mind of his own?' It's just, it was fun to play the whole thing. … Is this not a good answer to your question? When we sat down with Alien: Earth creator and showrunner Noah Hawley, he got the memo about the one-word answer. Not only that, but the Fargo creator also expanded on that sentiment to give us a brilliant tease for what's to come in the remaining six episodes: In one word, Character. I mean, the show ultimately is about the characters and their struggles. Especially for these children who are trying to figure out how to be adults, when the adults around them don't seem to be doing a very good job at being worthwhile human beings. … So it is ultimately the characters that define your experience of watching the show. Alien: Earth already receiving rave reviews from critics, and it's hard to imagine the show will take a nose-dive from here. The comments that Hawley and members of the cast shared have me even more hopeful of that. If the show continues to explore the characters and their motivations, as well as the absolutely terrifying Xenomorphs, hellbent on taking over the planet, then we could be looking at one of the best shows of the year. Hulu Student Discount: $7.99 $1.99 a monthSave 75% - Is Alien: Earth your first introduction to the sprawling sci-fi universe? Get Hulu's With-Ads plan, usually costing $7.99 a month, for just $1.99 a month if you're a student attending an eligible US Title IV accredited college or university, and watch all of the Alien movies right now!View Deal New episodes of Alien: Earth air at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday nights on FX, and they're simultaneously available to stream on Hulu.
