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“Lengthening telomeres carries some risk, however, especially with regard to cancer. In this clip, Dr. Elissa Epel discusses the pros and cons associated with taking dietary supplements to lengthen telomeres.”

“Learn more about Dr. Epel from her profile at UCSF Aging, Metabolism, and Emotions (AME) Center. Telomere length as a biomarker for cellular aging. Telomeres are distinctive structures comprised of short, repetitive sequences of DNA present on the ends of our chromosomes.”

“A wide variety of lifestyle and demographic factors, including socioeconomic status, race, sex, and education, influence telomere length and, ultimately, lifespan. These factors shape telomere length at birth and have the potential to create a healthy – or unhealthy – trajectory of aging.”

“Small, moderate healthy behaviors can add up to reduce inflammation, increase longevity, and lengthen our cells' telomeres – factors that are critical to healthy aging. One healthy behavior is exercise, especially endurance exercise, such as running, swimming, cycling, or even vigorous walking.”

“Research has identified a few biohacks – lifestyle strategies that improve health and lifespan – that may extend telomeres. The goal of these strategies, which include mindfulness, yoga, exercise, and meditation, is to reduce psychological stress and provide the mind and body periods of restoration and healing.”

“People who experience toxic stress often develop a profile of perseverative cognition – a prolonged response to stress that manifests as worrying or rumination and is characterized by accelerated biomarkers of aging, shortened telomeres, and inflammation.”

“In addition, a father's age at conception influences sperm telomere length and subsequently the telomere length of his children. New research will focus on determining whether telomere length at birth predicts both lifespan and healthspan.”

“Telomeres are distinctive structures comprised of short, repetitive sequences of DNA present on the ends of chromosomes. They protect the genome from damage during regular cell division or under conditions of physiological or emotional stress.”

“Telomeres in most human cells shorten during aging, suggesting that it is both a cause and a biomarker of aging. In this clip, Dr. Elissa Epel explains how new research using Mendelian randomization techniques is providing insights into the dual nature of telomeres.”