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11 Genius, Science-Backed Ways to Save Your DNA

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DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, present in every living organism, is a biological instruction manual that contains all the information needed for your body's development, reproduction and survival. But this vital little molecule is under constant attack from radiation, air pollution, cigarette smoke, toxic compounds in food, even byproducts of the body's normal metabolic processes. But you can save your DNA. Cells are able to repair much of this damage, especially when we're younger; as we age, though, DNA damage accumulates and the cells become less proficient at making the necessary repairs. The result: a build-up of damaged DNA, accelerated aging, and an increase in the risk of cancer and other diseases. You can't stop aging?"but you can prevent DNA damage from accumulating and even h

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Find ways to extend your telomeres. These are units at the ends of the chromosomes that keep your DNA from unraveling.



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