Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn & Dr. Elissa Epel

Microbiologist and Nobel laureate Elizabeth Blackburn is best known for her pioneering study of the nature of telomeres, the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes, which are linked to a host of age-related illnesses, from cancer to heart disease. Join her and leading health psychologist Elissa Epel for a fascinating discussion about The Telomere Effect: A Revolutionary Approach to Living Younger, Healthier, Longer, their new book that explores the role of telomeres in the aging process, and what we can do to improve and lengthen our telomeres to keep us vital and disease-free.
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[@NikoHL]

Just got this book. Very interesting, new (to me) subject (Telemeres) covering how to live a healthier life.

[@porscheninesixeight]

thanks very educational and goes along with what i am learning about epigenetics.PS I have ordered your book and looking forward to it.

[@blawg]

Interesting !! yet gives a list of unconnected links. The authors readily accept that the studies cited might not be backed by thorough research. On the question of measuring the length of the Telomeres, there was a sense of uneasiness from the author (don't know the reason). I would say there's still a long way to go when we can pinpointedly draw the link between increasing the length of Telomeres and its effect on longetivity. Surprisingly, are they researching on the oldest living humans and the length of their Telomeres ? That would be interesting.

[@chrismel9142]

Yes. I would love to see that study.

[@crispydyslexic6628]

So glad Trump is bringing his Love Tour to Finland on Monday. He'll aid lenghtening our telomeres to healthy level.