Longevity Course

Efficacy and safety of apixaban compared with aspirin in the elderly: a subgroup analysis from the AVERROES trial.

noreply@blogger.com (Tom Heston MD) — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 20:32:00 +0000

In the elderly with atrial fibrillation, apixaban is significantly more beneficial than aspirin for stroke prevention without an increase in hemorrhage. Age Ageing. 2016 Jan;45(1):77-83

Effects of a mini-trampoline rebounding exercise program on functional parameters, body composition and quality of life in overweight women.

noreply@blogger.com (test) — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 02:10:00 +0000

Exercise using a mini-trampoline rebounding program was found to improve blood pressure, lipid profiles, work capacity, and lean muscular mass in this study of 18 overweight women participants. (J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2016 Jul 21.)

Intervention of Collective Exercise on the Mental Health of Elderly Hypertensive Patients.

noreply@blogger.com (test) — Wed, 04 May 2016 23:10:00 +0000

Mental health was shown to be improved by collective (group) exercising in this study of people 60 to 70 years old. (Iran J Public Health. 2016 Mar;45(3):314-321.)

Physical fitness training for stroke patients.

noreply@blogger.com (test) — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 20:40:00 +0000

Cardiorespiratory training reduces disability during or after usual stroke care. (Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016 Mar 24;3:CD003316.)

The role of music in the lives of older adults with dementia ageing in place: A scoping review.

noreply@blogger.com (test) — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:40:00 +0000

In older adults with dementia, music listening appears to reduce agitation, improve cognition, and enhance social well-being. (Dementia (London). 2016 Mar 18. pii: 1471301216639424.)

Effect of twelve-month physical exercise program on patients with osteoporotic vertebral fractures: a randomized, controlled trial.

noreply@blogger.com (test) — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:40:00 +0000

This study looked at 78 postmenopausal women with vertebral fracture and chronic back pain. Those women that participated in a twice weekly 40 minute exercise program had a significantly improved quality of life in terms of pain and overall sense of general health. (Osteoporos Int. 2016 Mar 16.)

Cognitive Benefits of Online Social Networking for Healthy Older Adults.

noreply@blogger.com (test) — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:40:00 +0000

This study of 41 older adults found that those assigned to learn and use Facebook showed a significant improvement in cognitive ability compared to those assigned to learn and use an online diary website or to those placed on a wait list. (J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci. 2016 Mar 16)

Effect of Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity on All-Cause Mortality in Middle-aged and Older Australians.

noreply@blogger.com (test) — Fri, 01 May 2015 06:40:00 +0000

There is an inverse relationship between moderate to vigorous physical activity and mortality. (JAMA Intern Med. 2015 Apr 6.)

Leisure Time Physical Activity and Mortality: A Detailed Pooled Analysis of the Dose-Response Relationship.

noreply@blogger.com (test) — Fri, 01 May 2015 06:40:00 +0000

Engaging in 75 vigorous-intensity or 150 moderate-intensity minutes per week of exercise was found to reduce mortality risk by about 30%. (JAMA Intern Med. 2015 Apr 6.a)

Effects of combined exercise on gait variability in community-dwelling older adults.

noreply@blogger.com (test) — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 20:10:00 +0000

A 12-week exercise program consisting of strength, balance, and endurance was found to positively affect gait endurance and gait performance among older adults. (Age (Dordr). 2015 Jun;37(3):9780)

Mindfulness-based stress reduction teachers, practice characteristics, cancer incidence, and health: a nationwide ecological description.

noreply@blogger.com (test) — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 16:40:00 +0000

Greater practice of mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) techniques may decrease the risk of cancer. This study found that a greater number of MBSR teachers per capita was associated with a lower rate of colorectal and cervical cancer. (BMC Complement Altern Med. 2015 Feb 14;15(1):24.)

Effect of exercise training on the quality of life and echocardiography parameter of systolic function in patients with chronic heart failure: a randomized trial.

noreply@blogger.com (test) — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 16:40:00 +0000

A walking exercise program was found to increase left ventricular ejection fraction and quality of life in chronic heart failure patients. (Asian J Sports Med. 2015 Mar;6(1):e22643.)

In fatal pursuit of immortal fame: Peer competition and early mortality of music composers.

noreply@blogger.com (test) — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 02:40:00 +0000

Although competition creates economic benefits, too much competition appears to have a significant negative effect on the competitors by reducing their lifespan. (Soc Sci Med. 2015 Mar 31;134:30-42.)

Music decreases aortic stiffness and wave reflections.

noreply@blogger.com (test) — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 19:10:00 +0000

Stiffness and wave reflections by the aorta are associated with increased cardiovascular risk. Listening to music was found to decrease both aortic stiffness and wave reflections. (Atherosclerosis. 2015 Mar 14;240(1):184-189.)

Does Positivity Mediate the Relation of Extraversion and Neuroticism with Subjective Happiness?

noreply@blogger.com (test) — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 06:40:00 +0000

Three elements of positivity (self-esteem, optimism, and satisfaction with life) are strongly related to subjective happiness, and can be increased with psychotherapy. Happiness may thus be improved by focusing on positivity, rather than trying to change core personality traits such as extraversion or neuroticism, which are poorly malleable. (PLoS One. 2015 Mar 17;10(3):e0121991)

The role of behavioural modification and exercise in the management of cancer-related fatigue to reduce its impact during and after cancer treatment.

noreply@blogger.com (test) — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 13:10:00 +0000

Exercise appears to be the mainstay of the treatment of fatigue in cancer patients, with probable positive impacts upon survivorship. (Acta Oncol. 2015 Mar 9:1-6.b)

Treatment-related cardiovascular late effects and exercise training countermeasures in testicular germ cell cancer survivorship.

noreply@blogger.com (test) — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 13:10:00 +0000

Cancer treatments for germ cell cancer can cause or worsen cardiovascular disease. Structured exercise rehabilitation in cancer patients likely optimizes germ cell cancer survivorship. (Acta Oncol. 2015 Mar 9:1-8.)

U.S. Cohort Differences in Body Composition Outcomes of a 6-Month Pedometer-Based Physical Activity Intervention: The ASUKI Step Study.

noreply@blogger.com (test) — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 05:10:00 +0000

A pedometer based workplace physical activity intervention in which workers were encouraged to walk 10,000 steps a day resulted in a significant decrease in waist circumference after 6 months (-3.0 cm). (Asian J Sports Med. 2014 Dec;5(4):e25748.)

Are Members of Long-Lived Families Healthier Than Their Equally Long-Lived Peers? Evidence From the Long Life Family Study.

noreply@blogger.com (test) — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 05:10:00 +0000

Membership in a long-lived family appears to have benefits beyond just aging benefits. Common, severe mortality-associated diseases are less prevalent in biologic members of a long-lived family, and in addition their spouses also tend to be relatively healthy. (J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2015 Mar 5.)

Influence of Japanese food on senility and health maintenance.

noreply@blogger.com (test) — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 05:10:00 +0000

This study found that in laboratory mice, consumption of a little fish oil was healthy, but consumption of a large amount decreased longevity. The authors conclude that even when foods have been reported to have health benefits, ingestion of large amounts of individual foods is undesirable for health maintenance. (Yakugaku Zasshi. 2015;135(1):57-65.)

Global Burden of Untreated Caries: A Systematic Review and Metaregression.

noreply@blogger.com (test) — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 05:10:00 +0000

The burden of untreated dental cavities appears to be shifting from children to adults. There are now 3 peaks in prevalence at 6, 25, and 70 years of age. (J Dent Res. 2015 Mar 4)

Interactive Video Game Cycling Leads to Higher Energy Expenditure and Is More Enjoyable than Conventional Exercise in Adults.

noreply@blogger.com (test) — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 06:40:00 +0000

Bicycle exercise using an interactive video game was more enjoyable, and resulted in a higher exercise level than conventional bicycle exercise. (PLoS One. 2015 Mar 4;10(3):e0118470.)

Smoking and Mortality - Beyond Established Causes.

noreply@blogger.com (test) — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 07:40:00 +0000

Currently there are 21 common diseases formally attributed to cigarette smoking. This study found that in addition to those 21 diseases, smoking increased risk of death from renal failure, intestinal ischemia, hypertensive heart disease, infections, various respiratory diseases, breast cancer, and prostate cancer. The researchers also found that for former smokers, the risk for each of these diseases declined with time. (N Engl J Med. 2015 Feb 12;372(7):631-640.)

Unequally Distributed Psychological Assets: Are There Social Disparities in Optimism, Life Satisfaction, and Positive Affect?

noreply@blogger.com (test) — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 07:40:00 +0000

Optimism and life satisfaction appear to be positively linked with socioeconomic status. (PLoS One. 2015 Feb 11;10(2):e0118066)

Glycemic load and coronary heart disease in a Mediterranean population: The EPIC Greek cohort study.

noreply@blogger.com (test) — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 07:10:00 +0000

A high dietary glycemic load increases the risk of coronary heart disease (HR 1.4). A low to moderate glycemic load diet that also conforms to the Mediterranean diet is estimated to result in a 40% reduced risk for coronary heart disease, and a 50% reduced risk for death from coronary heart disease. (Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2014 Dec 11. pii: S0939-4753(14)00348-2.)