Tag: Aging: Misc.
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
Higher Social Engagement Tied to Lower Four-Year Risk for Death in Older Adults
Association partly mediated by decreased biological aging and higher physical activity levels
Worse Mental Health Trajectories Seen for Survivors of Teen, Young Adult Cancer
Age-dependent U-shaped trajectories seen for depression and anxiety; symptom levels were significantly higher for survivors
Advanced Biological Age Linked to Increased Risk for Incident Dementia
Highest risk for dementia seen for individuals with APOE ε4 and highest PhenoAge accelerations, with significant interaction effect
Plant-Based Diets Increase Odds of Healthy Aging
Fewer than one in 10 older adults experience healthy aging at age 70 years
High Levels of Perimenopause-Related Symptoms Seen in Younger Women
Psychological symptoms may be more common in early perimenopause