The book "The Telomere Effect" is the work of the author's team between Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn and Dr. Elisa Apple. In 2009 Dr. Blackburn, along with hеr colleagues, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine for discovering telomeres and telomerase. Dr. Apple is a leading health psychologist whose research is related to stress and aging. The two draw our attention to - how to stay healthy and young for longer in our lives.

Our health and longevity are related to telomeres. They reflect the relationship between heredity and lifestyle, between body and mind. And the good news is that we can learn how to take care of them and our health in the long run.