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fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Longer Life Through Chocolate?

A 2026 paper published online in Aging reported that theobromine (a naturally occurring alkaloid derived from cocoa) is associated with slower epigenetic aging in humans. Researchers from King's College London analyzed data from two European cohorts comprising 2,600+ participants to examine the circulating blood levels of theobromine. Higher levels of theobromine were associated with reduced epigenetic age acceleration (slower aging).
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fromPsychology Today
4 months ago
Medicine

3 Ways Exercise Can Slow (or Even Reverse) Epigenetic Aging

Regular physical activity can slow or reverse epigenetic aging by modifying DNA methylation and protecting against oxidative stress, mitochondrial damage, and cellular senescence.
fromScienceDaily
4 months ago
Science

Exercise may actually reverse your body's aging clock

Structured aerobic and strength exercise can slow or reverse epigenetic aging and reduce biological age across multiple organs.
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