Loving-Kindness Meditation practice associated with longer telomeres in women.
Brain, behavior, and immunity August 1, 2013 Elizabeth A Hoge, Maxine M Chen, Esther Orr et al.
Relatively short telomere length may serve as a marker of accelerated aging, and shorter telomeres have been linked to chronic stress. Specific lifestyle behaviors that can mitigate the effects of stress might be associated with longer telomere lengths. Previous research suggests a link between behaviors that focus on the well-being of others, such as volunteering and caregiving, and overall...