Reducing Sitting Time to Extend Lifespan

Telomeres, which sit on the end of chromosomes seem to lengthen with reduction in sedentary activity, the findings show. Telomeres are the DNA storage units in each cell. Telomeres are important because they stop chromosomes from 'fraying' or clumping together and 'scrambling' the genetic codes they contain, performing a role similar to the plastic tips on the end of shoelaces, to which they have been likened. Longevity and a healthy lifestyle have been linked to ...