Goodbye aging? that's how
The study focused on the effects that lifestyle change for the better has on chromosomes, or rather on telemeres, the extremities that shorten over time and leave chromosomes exposed to possible damage. Telomeres are considered by science to be the biological clocks of the human body; when they stop lengthening, and indeed shorten, the cell dies. In addition, the shortening of the telomeres leaves the cell defenseless, making it more likely to get Alzheimer's, cancer and diabetes.
A correct lifestyle would therefore benefit the telomeres, extending their length. For a good lifestyle, the precautions are those we already know: try to eat properly with fruit and vegetables, reducing sugars; manage stress in a healthy way; do a moderate daily workout.
The study will have to be repeated in the future and involve even more subjects; up to now, 35 men have been followed for five years. Among these, some subjects have progressively improved their lifestyle, while others have continued with their habits. In the subjects who followed the advice of the researchers, an elongation of about 10 per cent of the telomeres was found, while those who did not make any changes lost about 3% in length.
See also
See also:
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