Telomeres are the latest hot topic for doctors around the world. But the discoveries we're making, affect every single one of us.
I'm very excited by the implications of understanding telomeres better on combating chronic illnesses.
Here's an article on how telomeres can be affected by psychological stress, in effect leading to cancer.
Definitely an interesting read that will make you pay more attention to your emotional wellbeing.
Telomeres are affected by stress and can help predict cancer risk, according to recent studies presented at the AACR annual meeting. Researchers are exploring the role of stress in cancer development, and telomeres are a part of the puzzle. If stress affects telomeres, the protection they provide against chromosomal mutations can diminish and pave the way for the development of cancer.
“Maybe cancer will start to look more like cardiovascular disease, for which chronic psychological distress is 1 of the 6 major risk factors,” says Elizabeth Blackburn, PhD, immediate past president of the AACR, who spoke on the topic at a news conference.
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