Telomeres (long or short?) and Stress

Telomeres (long or short?) and Stress

Telomeres (pronounced Teel-oh-meers) are the caps on the end of chromosomes, which, along with the enzyme telomerase, protect our DNA and are a marker of biological aging. Think of them like the little caps on the end of your shoelaces; they protect from fraying....
Telomeres (long or short?) and Stress

Would you like to go on a hike with me?

I have exercised my entire life and can’t imagine not. My choice has always been something outside-never been much of a gym-gal. I run and walk and hike. I am currently in the gorgeous Applegate Valley in Southern Oregon writing the health programs for Shine The...
Telomeres (long or short?) and Stress

Spaghetti Squash with Toasted Arame

O.K., this one may be a bit odd for some, but it is so delicious! I took a spaghetti squash and poked it with a knife so it didn’t explode in the oven (like my last one did when I forgot to do this!) and baked it, on a baking sheet, until done. Depending on...
Telomeres (long or short?) and Stress

I love watching these videos

I am currently writing the health programs based on the journey I took last year interviewing kids all over the country about their health. I’m making great progress! As part of writing these programs, I am referring to the data report that Sonoma State prepared...
Telomeres (long or short?) and Stress

Stress Less

On March 3rd, I am chairing an incredible program at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco based on Thea Singer’s book: ‘Stress Less: The new science that shows how to rejuvenate the body and the mind.’ This book is based on the Nobel-prize winning...
Telomeres (long or short?) and Stress

Bach and Pumpkin

So today I completed the eleven body systems part of the Shine The Light On Kids health program. It’s tricky writing for kids as I don’t speak or teach down to kids, yet it has to be understandable, interesting and fun. I have Bach quietly playing in the...