Stress Management Techniques for a Longer Life

Chronic stress speeds up telomere shortening, alters your gene expression, and adds years to your biological clock.

Stress ages you—literally. Chronic stress speeds up telomere shortening, alters your gene expression, and adds years to your biological clock. But there’s good news: your stress response is something you can retrain. In this guide, we explore techniques like breathwork, cold exposure, mindfulness, and even nature therapy that have been shown to reduce biological aging. Building emotional resilience isn’t just good for your mind—it’s essential for your cells.

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