Telomeres are repeated DNA sequences at the end of all of our chromosomes that protect our genes from degradation; kind of like the aglets on the end of shoelaces. Every time our cells divide the telomeres get shorter and eventually they disappear and then that cell can’t divide anymore, this is why our cells age …
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The global cosmetic industry is valued at over 500 billion per year and is expected to reach over 800 billion by 2023. Humans want to look good so we spend a lot of money every year buying products to put on our skin. The skin is made up of layers, the very top layer we …
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One of the main stress hormones is cortisol and it can have a huge impact on your health. 75% of North American adults report that they have physical or emotional symptoms of stress. It is a significant factor in chronic health issues like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, mood disorders, and dementia. Cortisol is a …
It is healthy to postpone eating once in a while or to even skip a meal. There are so many benefits to intermittent fasting that making it a daily routine would be something to consider. You can fast 16 hours per day and still have 3 meals. For example, you could eat at 10am, 2pm, …
