The Telomere Effect

This book, co-authored by Nobel Prize winner Elizabeth Blackburn and health psychologist Elissa Epel, explains the role of telomeres in aging and how they are affected by daily habits such as sleep quality, exercise, diet, and stress levels.

The authors provide evidence from scientific studies showing that changes in lifestyle can protect telomeres, thereby increasing the number of years one remains healthy, active, and disease-free.

They also discuss how chronic stress, negative thoughts, strained relationships, and environmental factors impact telomere health and offer practical advice on maintaining healthy telomeres from pregnancy through adulthood and at the community level.