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Dec 2019
28m 57s

Telomeres, trauma, and mindfulness

ABC Radio
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The connection between our minds and bodies determines our health and well-being, and the rate at which our cells age and die can be influenced by lifestyle choices. We hear about keeping our genes in good order by protecting our telomeres—a buffer zone at each end of our chromosomes. We'll also hear about a mindfuln ... Show More
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