CHILLING OUT SLOWS AGING

Scientists have found that tracking changes in as people age can predict health and life span better than simply knowing how many candles were on their last birthday cake. Yale University researchers found that cumulative stress makes a healthy person’s biological clock accelerate at a faster rate than other factors, such as being overweight. People who experienced prolonged stress but scored high in emotional regulation were much more resilient to the negative effects of stress. Mindfulness meditation and cognitive behavioral therapy can help you control your response to stress triggers, making things easier in the moment—and adding months or years to your life.