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How Psychological Stress Affects Cellular Aging and Telomeres

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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Health & Medicine Courses Psychology Courses Genetics Courses Aging Courses DNA Courses Cell Biology Courses Chromosomes Courses Stress Courses Telomeres Courses

Course Description

Overview

Discover how psychological stress impacts cellular aging through telomere shortening in this enlightening 13-minute TEDMED talk by UCSF researchers Calvin Harley and Elissa Epel. Learn about the fascinating connection between our mental state and the DNA at the tips of our chromosomes, and gain insights into potential ways to live longer by managing stress effectively.

Syllabus

Calvin Harley & Elissa Epel at TEDMED 2011


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TEDMED

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