Is there a simple way to know your true age and how long you are most likely to live?

Yes, according to Bryant Stamford, professor and chairman of the department of exercise science at Hanover College.

In fact,  Dr. Stamford, along with a growing number of scientists, now think  true aging can be traced back to something as simple as walking around the block for thirty minutes everyday.

That's because simple exercise such as walking can increase  the length of  your telomeres.

Telomeres are located on the ends of your chromosomes and scientists  believe they contain the information breakthrough of long you will actually live.

Shorter telomeres-you're older biologically and you have more wear and tear on your body

Longer telomeres- you're younger biologically and you have less wear and tear on your body.

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