The Telomere Effect

The Telomere Effect introduces telomeres and telomerase, then connects cellular aging research with sleep, exercise, diet, stress, and social conditions. Elizabeth Blackburn’s Nobel-winning research and Elissa Epel’s health-psychology work make it a strong bridge between molecular biology and everyday behavior, while the path from association to lifespan change remains uncertain.

Telomere length is a biomarker with complex links to health; lifestyle associations do not prove a way to lengthen telomeres or extend life.