The telomere effect : a revolutionary approach to living younger, healthier, longer
(Book)
Contributors
Epel, Elissa, author.
Published
New York, NY : Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Book Group, 2017.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xviii, 398 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Status
Main Library - Adult
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Oliver La Farge - Adult
572.8 Bla
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572.8 Bla
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572.8 Bla
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Published
New York, NY : Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Book Group, 2017.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"Have you wondered why some 60-year olds look and feel like 40-year-olds and why some 40-year-olds look and feel like 60-year-olds? While many factors contribute to aging and illness, Nobel Prize-winning Doctor Elizabeth Blackburn discovered biological markers, called telomerase, the enzyme that replenishes telomeres, which protect our DNA. Dr. Blackburn discovered that the length and health of one's telomeres provides a biological basis for the long hypothesized mind-body connection. But perhaps more importantly, along with leading health Psychologist, Dr. Elissa Epel, discovered that there are things we can do to improve and lengthen our telomeres to keep us vital and disease-free, "--NoveList.
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