How much of longevity is genetic?
It’s generally assumed that if your parents live a long life, the odds for your life expectancy are good as well. But research shows that life expectancy isn’t…
3 ways to protect telomeres
Have you heard of telomeres? These tiny DNA segments may hold the key to slowing down the aging process, maintaining your health, and extending longevity. Your DNA’s telomeres…
How DNA damage contributes to aging
You might think of your DNA as something that never changes, but actually, our DNA is subject to constant damaging events from our environment and other factors. It’s…