Vasculopathy of Aging and the Revised Cardiovascular Continuum.

The Relationships Between Daily Sleepiness and Cardiovascular Health Indicators in the Older Adults

Objectives: Cardiovascilar disesases and sleep disorders are two major health problems common in old age. The aim of the present study was to examine the relationship between daytime sleepiness and cardiovascular indices among Iranian older adults. Methods & Materials: A cross-sectional design was used. The sample included 321 older adults who were selected from primary healthcare centers in K...

Prevention and reversal of premature endothelial cell senescence and vasculopathy in obesity-induced diabetes by ebselen.

Although the accelerated atherosclerosis and premature aging of the cardiovascular system in patients with metabolic syndrome have been appreciated, the mechanisms of their development and potential therapeutic interventions remain unresolved. Our previous studies implicated advanced glycosylation end products in development of premature senescence preventable with a peroxynitrite scavenger, eb...

Mitophagy: New Insight into the Cardiovascular Aging  

Predicting the Perception of Aging Based on Optimism in the Elderly People

Objectives Changes in aging peiod can have profound effects on the life and mental health of the elderly people. Optimism and perception of aging are among the factors associated with the psychological wellbing of the elderly people. The present study aimed to predict the perception of aging based on optimism among the elderly people. Methods & Materials This is a correlational study. The stud...

Effect of Resistance Exercise and Training and Principles of Prescribing it for Cardiovascular Patients

Introduction: The importance and necessity of preventing the occurrence of these diseases in order to maintain and promote health, has attracted the attention of many researchers to methods of preventing the occurrence of cardiovascular injury. Metabolic effects of muscle mass loss due to the natural aging process are caused by decreased muscle activity and lead to high prevalence of obesity, i...