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Edentulousness and the Likelihood of Becoming a Centenarian: Longitudinal Observational Study [PDF]
JMIR AgingBackgroundIn recent decades, the global life expectancy has risen notably to approximately 73.5 years worldwide, coinciding with a rapid growth in the older adult population, which presents a significant public health challenge in promoting healthy aging
Xindi Wei +6 more
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Case Report: endoscopic microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia in a centenarian: a landmark case with 5-year follow-up [PDF]
Frontiers in SurgeryBackgroundEndoscopic Microvascular Decompression (E-MVD) is a well-established effective treatment option for trigeminal neuralgia (TN). However, its application in ultra-elderly patients, particularly centenarians, has never been documented.Case ...
Xuhao Fang +5 more
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Nutrition and longevity – diet in centenarians [PDF]
Journal of Translational MedicineBackground Nutrition plays a central role in the biological mechanisms that shape aging, health span, and longevity. Micronutrients—including vitamins, trace elements, and polyphenols—support genomic stability, mitochondrial integrity, and antioxidant ...
Evelyn Frias-Toral +10 more
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Effects of physical disability and widowhood on the survival of centenarians: a 7-year follow-up of CHCCS centenarians [PDF]
Frontiers in AgingBackgroundCentenarians, being at the end of their life span, are particularly vulnerable to various health risks. Multiple factors can influence their survival and targeted intervention on these factors may promote healthy aging.PurposeThis study aims to
Songmei Han +5 more
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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2021 In the current study, we aimed to determine the association of single nucleotide polymorphism rs189037 in ataxia-telangiectasia mutated (ATM) gene with cardiac structure and human longevity. Based on the China Hainan Centenarian Cohort Study performed in
Shihui Fu +10 more
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A case of successful thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair in a 106-year-old female
Indian Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 2021 As the population ages, the average age of patients is expected to rise. Here, we describe a successful case of thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR) performed in a 106-year-old female.
Kanako Kobayashi +3 more
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Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2021 BackgroundDespite research efforts in this field for more than a century, the relationship between female fertility and longevity is unclear. This study was designed to investigate this relationship in Chinese oldest-old population.MethodsThe China ...
Qiao Zhu +6 more
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The Aging Male, 2023 Background With the rapid increase in population longevity, more clinical attention is being paid to the overall health of long-lived people, especially centenarians.
Min Jhon +6 more
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Reproductive behaviour and longevity: Evidence from Chinese centenarians
Homo, 2023 With the implementation of the three-child policy in China, the debate between fertility and health and longevity has again become a hot topic in the era of increasing ageing. This study aimed to explore the association between reproductive behaviour and
Shuo Zhang +4 more
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Decline in blood hemoglobin concentrations is associated with familial longevity [PDF]
Archives of Biological Sciences, 2016 Hemoglobin(HGB)in the blood carries oxygen from the lungs to other organs to produce energy. Calorie restriction has been shown to slow aging and extend lifespan.
He Yong-Han +12 more
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