Elissa Epel
@Dr_Epel
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Professor, UCSF. Stress resilience, Climate distress, Mindfulness, Aging, Healthspan, Earthspan. Obesity, Sugar, Addiction. Telomeres. Author: @TelomereEffect
San Francisco, CA
Joined February 2013
Today is the day! The Stress Prescription is released! Do you know anyone who feels stressed out? This prescription is critical, not just for our minds but for our health and longevity. “This is just what the doctor ordered” Publisher’s Weekly! https://t.co/sDv4kgQVkq
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Did you know some stress is actually good for you? @UCSF Dr. Elissa Epel (@Dr_Epel) explains how bursts of acute stress, like that experienced when you have a big test coming up, can make your cells healthier. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel: https://t.co/T0KvKIIUOV
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Join us for practices based on sci insights on metabolic & mito health, maximizing insulin sensitivity. Scholarships available! With @RobertLustigMD and all star team Nichol Chase movement and nutritionist mindful eating expert Andrea Lieberstein https://t.co/atwd0FVRU8
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“Eating more legumes, whole grains, and nuts, and eating less red meat and processed meats and sugar-sweetened beverages were projected to produce the biggest increases in LE…”
Modeling across seven nations shows that swapping meat and sweets for beans, nuts, and whole grains could add a decade to life expectancy
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Was wonderful to meet @agingdoc1 after learning from his posts for many years!
Learn more about Elissa Epel's work on @hubermanlab (Awesome choice of guest Andrew!) Control Stress for Healthy Eating, Metabolism & Aging 🔗 https://t.co/brdxW57Rgh | @Dr_Epel
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The relationship between mitochondrial health, telomerase activity and longitudinal telomere attrition, considering the role of chronic stress “ These results highlight the potential role of chronic stress and MHI as drivers of telomere attrition in human PBMCs, through an
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For more from my conversation with UCSF Professor of Psychology @Dr_Epel where we talk science-backed ways to stress less and the myriad of surprising ways your mindset, habits, and breath can literally change your cells, check out the latest episode of the #10percenthappier pod.
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Hi kids .. #HandmaidsTale (the book not the series!) has just been banned in #Edmonton…don’t read it, your hair will catch on fire! Get one now before they have public book burnings of it.
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Recent study finds that small, everyday acts of #joy—like hearing #laughter or admiring a flower—can significantly boost #emotional well-being and life outlook, positively impacting #mood and strengthening belief in controlling personal happiness. https://t.co/TrWhz2jN6S
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The simplest tasks of joy and awe can measurably improve people’s emotional well-being and attitudes toward life, according to a new UCSF study.
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Proposed cuts could have ‘catastrophic effect,’ 110 biomedical, health sciences industry leaders tell Congress - STAT
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As leaders of United States companies positioned in the biomedical/health sciences landscape, we are well aware that our companies are but one component of an expansive and interconnected scientific...
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Our lab's funding was terminated—here’s how that compares to the amount of all terminated research at @harvardmed
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The brain, like the rest of our bodies, emits light Amazing work by @msahsorin
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Researchers have measured the brain’s faint glow for the first time, hinting at a potential role of “biophotons” in cognition
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Signals of energetic stress including GDF15 and others reach the brain to influence the aging process Superb journalistic writing by @DianaMKwon With contributions by @Dr_Epel @BartolomucciLab @sturm_gav and Anthony Zannas https://t.co/DWj9IP5JxY
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Performing small, daily actions—like making a gratitude list or helping others—can lead to better wellbeing, a study finds. And "people with higher wellbeing are less likely to develop chronic conditions like cardiovascular diseases," UCSF's @Dr_Epel says.
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A study showed that daily "micro-acts" promote wellbeing and health. These include acts of kindness, self-reflection, gratitude, positive reframing, and experiencing awe.
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The Big Joy project has reached over 100k people now! You can still join it. It was also Co-led by Darwin Guevarra and by @GreaterGoodSC Dr Emiliana Simon Thomas, @missionjoyfilm Peggy Callahan amd Jolene Smith…
Results from the global Big Joy Project, led by UCSF researchers, showed that just one week of daily micro-acts of kindness or gratitude significantly improved well-being, sleep, and stress levels across diverse groups. Read more here: https://t.co/dYdtSWjOH2.
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https://t.co/jWJQjKT1uU Join us for an October retreat: Deep Rest, Recovery, and Renewal: From Burnout to Vitality
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Today, NSF announced an add’l 500 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program awardees for the 2025-2026 cohort, bringing the total to approx 1,500. #NSFGRFP supports grad students as they pursue their dreams, build STEM skills, & become the next generation of innovators & leaders.
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You control your happiness more than you think -- enroll in our Big Joy Project, do the n=1 experiment and see what works best for you! @UCSFHospitals @GreaterGoodSC
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@APApsychiatric @UCSFPsychiatry
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Researchers, led by UC San Francisco, tested the effectiveness of a weeklong, web-based well-being intervention, known as the Big Joy Project. This consisted of daily micro-acts, which included...
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😃. . Inspired by the @missionjoyfilm
Small, actionable, everyday habits can help rewire our brains to move through the world with more positivity, @Dr_Epel tells @RealSimple: "We have more control (over our happiness) than we think." Here are 12 micro-acts you can start now to feel more joy:
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There is no greater warrior than a mother protecting her child.
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