Nobel Prize Winner Reveal Secrets Of Staying Young: Sleep, Coffee And Seaweeds

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A new study reveal that a good night rest may not be enough to keep the body healthy and feel young. A Nobel Prize Winner revealed that sleep, coffee and seaweed are the keys to staying young.

In a recent study conducted by Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn, it was discovered that sever hours of sleep, munching on seaweeds and a regular doze of caffein is the secret to staying young.

Dr. Blackburn has been awarded the Nobel Prize for her discovery of Telomeres. At the end of every chromosome, there is a shoelace caps like material, this is what is referred to as Telomeres. According to the study, Telomeres are responsible the ageing of every person.

The study also revealed that the Telomeres can detect a person's risk of Alzheimer's and Cancer. According to Dr. Blackburn, the Telomeres are rapidly worn down by a lot of factors, such as stress and improper diet.

According to Dr. Blackburn's study, seven hours of sleep time is one of the key elements of staying young. Studies show that one of the main causes of damage to a person's DNA is being sleep deprived. 

A good night sleep, according to the study, may keep the Telomeres young. Another way to keep the Telomeres healthy is by drinking coffee.

A study revealed that out of 4,000 women, those who are drinking coffee have longer and healthier Telomeres. Proper diet is also a key factor to staying young looking and healthy.

It was discovered in a study conducted in Korea that eating seaweeds, sea foods, vegetables and whole grains are associated with healthier Telomeres. A mediterranean diet, which comprises of vegetables, fresh fruits and olive oil, is also associated with longer Telomeres.

According to Dr. Blackburn, the small changes that a person makes every day can stabilize Telomeres. The study is published in a book entitled "The Telomere Effect".