Studies show that chronic psychological or emotional stress as well as clinical depression or obesity can stimulate telomere lengthening.

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Studies have shown that chronic psychological or emotional stress, clinical depression, and obesity are associated with accelerated telomere shortening, not lengthening. Telomeres are the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes, and their shortening is linked to aging and disease.

Studies Show That Chronic Psychological or Emotional Stress as Well