Lymphocyte count and mortality risk in older persons: the Leiden 85-plus study

Article Abstract:

A low peripheral blood lymphocyte count association with increased mortality risk in older persons is investigated. It is determined whether this association is ascribed to ill health. Results indicate that a low lymphocyte count is associated with an increased mortality risk in older persons without apparent disease.

United States, Mortality, Lymphocytopenia

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Cross-linked fibrin degradation products (D-Dimer), plasma cytokines, and cognitive decline in community-dwelling elderly persons

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The effect of coagulation and inflammatory pathway activation, on future cognitive decline in older persons is investigated. Results indicate that after controlling demographics, functional status and comorbidities, D-dimer remained predictive of cognitive decline.

Cognition in old age, Old age cognition, Coagulation

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Reducing frailty and falls in older persons: an investigation of tai chi and computerized balance training

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The effects of tai chi and computerized balance training, on specified primary and secondary outcomes are evaluated. Findings indicate that a moderate tai chi intervention can affect favorably on defined biomedical and psychosocial indices of frailty.

T'ai chi ch'uan, Tai chi

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