The Biology of Kindness, a new book by Immaculata De Vivo and Daniel Lumera, is a must-read for all 80-somethings (and everyone else).  I am not a bona fide book reviewer, but trust me, read it!

This blog post is based on the book’s section on telomeres, the “DNA structures at the ends of chromosomes that protect them from damage and keep the genetic material of a cell intact.” As cells reach the end of their life cycles, the replacement cells have shorter telomeres.  Longer telomeres are associated with overall health and long-lived individuals. 

A healthy lifestyle helps keep telomeres long.  Eat healthily, don’t smoke, exercise—you know the drill.

Save your telemores!