Taming stress is an important key to living a longer life.
In recent lab experiments, the cells of women who experienced chronic stress appeared at least one decade older compared to the cells of women who had the same chronological age but were less stressed. Make time every day for your favorite relaxation tools, such as exercising, practicing meditation, or listening to calming music.
Chronic stress depresses the immune system and is associated with an increased risk of conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Now, new evidence suggests that it contributes to cell aging as well. In a recent study, women who experienced chronic stress had cells with shortened telomeres, the protective caps on the ends of DNA that serve as an indicator of a cell's life span. Compared to women who led low-stress lives, the cells of stressed women appeared to be at least one decade older than their chronological age. Effective ways to manage stress include spending time with loved ones, practicing deep breathing exercises, spending quiet time out in nature, and writing in a journal. Laughing often also helps to assuage tension and reduce stress.
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In recent lab experiments, the cells of women who experienced chronic stress appeared at least one decade older compared to the cells of women who had the same chronological age but were less stressed. Make time every day for your favorite relaxation tools, such as exercising, practicing meditation, or listening to calming music.
Chronic stress depresses the immune system and is associated with an increased risk of conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Now, new evidence suggests that it contributes to cell aging as well. In a recent study, women who experienced chronic stress had cells with shortened telomeres, the protective caps on the ends of DNA that serve as an indicator of a cell's life span. Compared to women who led low-stress lives, the cells of stressed women appeared to be at least one decade older than their chronological age. Effective ways to manage stress include spending time with loved ones, practicing deep breathing exercises, spending quiet time out in nature, and writing in a journal. Laughing often also helps to assuage tension and reduce stress.
RealAge Benefit: Taking care of your emotional health and well-being can make your RealAge up to 16 years younger.
Take the RealAge Test
