Exercise that reduces biological age by 9 years

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Exercise that reduces biological age by 9 years
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A study from Brigham Young University found that high-impact exercise, such as jogging or HIIT, can reduce biological age by nearly a decade by lengthening telomeres, the protective DNA caps at chromosome ends, which shorten with age. Regular high-intensity activity is necessary to see significant anti-aging benefits, with options including running, cycling, rowing, and spin classes.

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