5 simple ways to slow down aging

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January 1, 2018 7:51 PM

Your cells are capped by protective 'telomeres' that slow down the aging process. Here's to keep them strong.

Manage your stress.

The more chronically stressed we are, the shorter our telomeres become. Blackburn conducted research focused on mothers caring for children with autism and other chronic conditions, and found that moms who were more resilient to stress — perceiving their situation as a challenge, rather than something hopeless or overwhelming — kept their telomeres longer.

“Attitude matters,” Blackburn said.“If you typically see something stressful as a challenge to be tackled, then blood flows to your heart and to your brain, and you experience a brief but energizing spike of cortisol."

Meditate.

improved their telomere maintenance

Invest in your neighborhood community.

Get married and maintain lifelong friendships.

2013 study

Make money.

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