Recent research has shown that engaging in several weeks of intensive mediation is associated with:
A)a reduction in the number of the telomeres associated with aging.
B)an increase in number of telomeres,indicating a slight reversal of aging.
C)the lengthening of telomeres,indicating a slight reversal of aging.
D)the shortening of the telomeres associated with aging.

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Recent studies have indicated that engaging in intensive meditation over a period of weeks can lead to the lengthening of telomeres. Telomeres are the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes, and their length is associated with cellular aging; longer telomeres are thought to indicate healthier aging.

Recent Research Has Shown That Engaging in Several Weeks of Intensive