Read more about the article Three hormones that may help to halt ageing
Exercise and managing stress, like spending time with friends, are two ways of helping to maintain your hormonal health. — Rawpixel

Three hormones that may help to halt ageing

Hormones are biochemical messengers from glands that regulate physiological processes, thus influencing metabolism, growth, immune responses, mood and reproduction. They travel in the bloodstream to target organs, binding to receptors…

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Read more about the article The impact of telomeres on ageing and chronic diseases
The shortening of telomeres (red) are a natural ageing process, which can be influenced by genetic, lifestyle and environmental factors. — Wikimedia Commons

The impact of telomeres on ageing and chronic diseases

Similar to the plastic tips on shoelaces, telomeres are the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes, which maintain cellular health and genomic stability. Comprised of repetitive DNA (dexoyribonucleic acid)…

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