Telomeres are protective caps at the ends of chromosomes that help keep genetic information stable as cells divide over time
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The physiological make-up of people living in higher altitudes with lower atmospheric pressure, as well as people who are constantly exposed to higher atmospheric pressure, such as deep sea divers, demonstrates that the human body is highly sensitive to pressure changes in its environment (Tetzlaff et al., 2001
The pressure can come from swollen soft tissue, a cyst, a bony change, an injury, or simply an awkward position held for too long
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