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  🧠 How Reducing Stress Can Increase Your Longevity And the Daily Tools I Use to Reset, Recharge, and Reclaim Peace In today’s overextended world, stress isn’t just an emotional burden—it’s a biological risk. Research increasingly shows that   chronic stress accelerates aging , shortens lifespan, and increases vulnerability to nearly every major disease. But here’s the good news:   intentional micro-resets and wellness tech   can help us course-correct daily—and even extend our lives. Let’s dive into the science, the tools, and one simple practice you can start today. 🧬 The Link Between Stress and Longevity Stress triggers the release of cortisol and other glucocorticoids, which—when elevated chronically—are linked to: Shortened telomeres , a biological marker of aging One study found that women with high perceived stress had   shortened telomeres equivalent to a decade of additional aging   (Epel et al., 2004,   PNAS ) Impaired immune function , red...