Do You Know the Benefits of Practicing Solitude?

Solitude — the state of being alone — is often described as a bad thing. But that’s because it’s often discussed in the context of other psychological experiences like isolation, social rejection or loneliness.1 Solitude is different from loneliness, however. When researchers sought to understand solitude as a “psychological experience of being alone, without communications,… Read More: Do You Know the Benefits of Practicing Solitude? »

The Telomere Scam

Telomeres are repetitive nucleotide sequences at the end of each chromosome. Sometimes compared to the plastic tip on a shoelace, telomeres help protect DNA, preserving chromosome stability and preventing “molecular contact with neighboring chromosomes.”1 Evidence suggests telomere length may predict morbidity and mortality, with shorter telomeres linked to an increased risk of premature death.2 Longer… Read More: The Telomere Scam »