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The Telomere Effect

The New Science of Living Younger

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The Telomere Effect

By: Dr Elizabeth Blackburn, Dr Elissa Epel
Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
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Nobel Prize winner Dr Elizabeth Blackburn and leading health psychologist Dr Elissa Epel have discovered biological markers called telomeres, which can help us to understand how healthy our cells are and what we can do to improve them.

The Telomere Effect looks at ideas including how biological age is not chronological age, a biological basis for the mind-body connection and how sleep and diet can affect telomeres. It also offers tools and advice on how to determine cellular age and telomere health.

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©2017 Elizabeth Blackburn (P)2016 Orion Publishing Group Limited Aging & Longevity Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Health Mental Health Longevity

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Well written book; a technical subject presented in an easy to understand non technical way. A good starting point for anyone who is interested in learning about human (anti) aging and how it can be slowed down.

Insightful

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The concept of telomere length is explained and expanded as the main indicator of cellular ageing and breakdown. This is the chief genetic indicator of cancer and cellular death. t
This book explains that this factor can be highly influenced by diet, health and habits and that we are not doomed to get sick and die early. The effects of affluence and modernisation lead to premature morbidity and death. The good news is this can be reversed. Contains substantial references to the microbiome in addition to many practical tips on enhancing longevity. Good habits and health lead to old age and wealth!

Informative and insightful

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This book is an excellent scientific approach on how to the manage the stresses of life and its impact. It is termed "Living Younger" but that's just the side effect. It's more about the reasons to be more in tune, in balance and the biological consequences if you're not (aka ageing).
Great listen, though its helpful for this genre of book to get the hard copy to follow through

Inspiring listen and well narrated

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From a credible author and associates, there is a plethora of information on genuine wellbeing and health. We have so much more control than we have been taught. I personally feel more responsible for my health than ever and it is so empowering. I actively make decisions that psotively impact my life, ad I'm aware of why I make dscisions that may negatively impact my health. My mindfulness around my life has improved and I make informed choices. Best way to get into the rabbit hole of self care!

Best book to predict ongoing wellbeing and health span

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very informative. I was already recommending that book to my friends and so I recommend this book to you.

interesting

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