Take Five
In a 2004 study, scientists found that the telomeres of women with the highest levels of stress appear at least a decade older, on average, than their low-stress-level counterparts. Remember to give yourself a break as often as you can—even if it's as simple as a self-massage, or closing your eyes and meditating for a few minutes.
From the
May 2012 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
