Tag: Aging: Misc.
‘Heart Age’ Often Older Than Chronological Age
Discordance was greater for middle-aged adults, racial and ethnic minorities, and for those with lower educational attainment
Long-Term Obesity Linked to Expression of Aging Biomarkers
Association seen for long-term obesity with adulthood expression of biomarkers denoting antagonistic and integrative aging hallmarks
Anticholinergics Tied to Physical Performance Decline in Older Adults
Authors say findings support guidance to avoid these medications when possible
Many Indicators of Anger Expression Decrease With Age in Women
Study found Anger Temperament, Anger Reaction, Anger Expressed Aggressively, Hostility subscales on STAXI each decreased significantly with age
Regular Sexual Activity Linked to Fewer Genitourinary-Related Symptoms in Menopause
Sexual activity in past three months associated with lower odds of vulvar pain, dryness, and irritation
Shorter Leukocyte Telomere Length Linked to Higher Incidence of Age-Related Brain Diseases
Shorter leukocyte telomere length linked to higher incidence rates of stroke, dementia, late-life depression as composite and individually
Parental Education Tied to Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged, Older Adults
Participants' own education mediates the association with parental education
Caffeine Intake in Midlife Linked to Healthy Aging in Women
Regular coffee intake linked to higher odds of healthy aging, but no association seen for decaffeinated coffee, tea intake
Vitamin D3 Supplementation Reduces Telomere Attrition
Omega 3 fatty acid supplementation not associated with leukocyte telomere length over a four-year period
Substantial and Increasing Burden of Skin Cancer Seen in Older Adults
Only incidence and prevalence rates attributable to keratinocyte cancer, DALYs attributable to BCC would increase by 2050
