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Skipping meals, especially during early and midlife, is linked to an increased risk of physical frailty in later years, highlighting the importance of establishing regular eating habits well before old age. Maintaining consistent meal patterns ...
A novel selenium supplement using redox-responsive nanoparticles (SeMSNs) has been shown to extend lifespan and delay aging-related decline in multiple organs in aged mice by maintaining calcium balance and regulating the Sik1 pathway. This approach ...
Impaired upper limb flexibility in the oldest-old is linked to a higher risk of all-cause mortality, particularly when the right side is affected, making it a simple and effective predictor of premature death. Maintaining or ...
Long-term use of low-dose aspirin in healthy older adults does not extend disability-free survival, defined as living without dementia or persistent physical disability, and may slightly increase the risk of death. While aspirin did not ...
Physical activity interventions targeting African American women have shown promise in increasing exercise levels, particularly through strategies like walking, social support, and healthy diet incorporation. Addressing barriers such as neighborhood safety and sustaining motivation over ...
Among living donor liver transplant recipients, reducing sedentary behavior and increasing physical activity may lower the risk of developing post-transplant diabetes mellitus (PTDM), a condition that can impair long-term health outcomes. Encouraging regular movement and ...