8 common habits that could shorten your life

Yoga for stress relief and increased life expectancy

3. Not properly dealing with stress

Research shows that worrying — anticipating stressful events before they happen — shortens our telomeres, the protective structures at the tip of each chromosome.

Telomeres protect our DNA. A Danish study showed that shorter telomeres increased the chance of premature death by 25 percent.

Activities like meditation, yoga, tai chi, and even swimming can quiet the mind and help you add more healthy years to your life.

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Joyce Hollman

By Joyce Hollman

Joyce Hollman is a writer based in Kennebunk, Maine, specializing in the medical/healthcare and natural/alternative health space. Health challenges of her own led Joyce on a journey to discover ways to feel better through organic living, utilizing natural health strategies. Now, practicing yoga and meditation, and working towards living in a chemical-free home, her experiences make her the perfect conduit to help others live and feel better naturally.

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