Reproductive behaviour and longevity: Evidence from Chinese centenarians
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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Summary: Background: Cognitive decline is a growing public health concern. However, presently, only a few large-scale studies are available on the prevalence of cognitive decline worldwide, and the relationship between nutrition and cognitive decline ...
Long Feng +7 more
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Multiple Measures of Mineral Metabolism Were Associated With Renal Function in Chinese Centenarians: A Cross-Sectional Study [PDF]
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) constitutes a public health issue that is estimated to affect more than 10% of global population. Over 100 million people have CKD in China. For the first time, this cross-sectional study was designed to determine
Shihui Fu +10 more
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Associations between age-related hearing loss, cognitive decline, and depression in Chinese centenarians and oldest-old adults [PDF]
Objective: Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) and age-related cognitive decline (ARCD) are leading causes of disability in older adults. ARHL may increase ARCD risk and cause depression development.
Long Feng +7 more
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Associations of immunological factors with metabolic syndrome and its characteristic elements in Chinese centenarians [PDF]
Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) has an increased prevalence (approximately 20–25% of the adult population) all over the world. Immunological function is significantly associated with the development of MetS, and MetS is beginning to be considered as
Shihui Fu +5 more
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Prevalence and correlates of malnutrition risk among Chinese centenarians and oldest-old adults [PDF]
Summary: This study was to explore epidemiological characteristics of malnutrition and factors associated with malnutrition in centenarians and oldest-old adults, so as to provide a reference for family members and government departments to take ...
Songmei Han +7 more
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Serum albumin and activities of daily living in Chinese centenarians: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
Background Objective deterioration in activities of daily living (ADLs) exists among older population, and particularly worsens with age. Considering the criterion standard of positive aging and longevity, little information focusing on centenarians is ...
Ke Han +7 more
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Associations of the triglyceride–glucose index and triglyceride–glucose/body mass index with all-cause mortality in Chinese centenarians [PDF]
Background The triglyceride–glucose (TyG) index and triglyceride–glucose/body mass index (TyG–BMI) have been shown to be associated with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders and the risk of death.
Shiju Yan +28 more
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Whole-genome sequencing of Chinese centenarians reveals important genetic variants in aging WGS of centenarian for genetic analysis of aging. [PDF]
Abstract Background Genetic research on longevity has provided important insights into the mechanism of aging and aging-related diseases. Pinpointing import genetic variants associated with aging could provide insights for aging research. Methods We performed a whole-genome sequencing in 19 centenarians to establish the genetic basis of human ...
Shen S +7 more
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Is there an association between mild cognitive impairment and dietary pattern in chinese elderly? Results from a cross-sectional population study [PDF]
Background Diet has an impact on cognitive function in most prior studies but its association with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) in Chinese nonagenarians and centenarians has not been explored. Methods
Ziqi Wang +6 more
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