Elissa Epel

Elissa Epel

8 books
Follow

About the Author

Elissa Epel, PhD, is a renowned psychologist and professor at the University of California, San Francisco, where she directs the Aging, Metabolism, and Emotions Laboratory. A leading expert in the science of stress, aging, and health, Epel has dedicated her career to uncovering how lifestyle choices influence longevity and well-being. Her groundbreaking research on telomeres—protective caps on chromosomes that serve as markers of cellular aging—has transformed our understanding of how stress accelerates biological aging and how mindfulness and nutrition can counteract it. Collaborating with luminaries in the field, she co-authored the influential 'The Telomere Effect,' alongside works like 'The XX Brain' and 'Eat to Beat Disease' in a celebrated three-book collection set. Epel's accessible writing bridges complex science with practical advice, empowering readers to foster resilience and vitality in an increasingly demanding world.

Common genres
Health Medicine Nutrition Science Self-Help
Writing style
accessible evidence-based empowering

Books by Elissa Epel