Telomeres are repeating sequences of DNA commonly described as being located at the “ends” of chromosomes inside our cells to protect genetic data. Longer telomeres represent a younger biological age.

This article is part of a broad series on recent advances in the science and medicine of longevity and aging. The series covers a range of topics, including musculoskeletal health. Expect more ...

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Objectives To examine the association between muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) with all-cause and cancer-specific mortality in patients diagnosed with cancer, and whether these ...