Polymorphic variation in the human myostatin (GDF-8) gene and association with strength measures in the Women's Health and Aging Study II cohort
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Research presented concerns the genetic aspects of skeletal muscle loss in old age, focusing on the role of the human myostatin gene in this process. Findings link the R153 allele with lower muscle strength in otherwise high-functioning aged women.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2001
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Association between reduced heart rate variability and cognitive impairment in older disabled women in the community: women's health and aging Study I
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A study examining the relation between reduced heart rate variability, an indication of cardiac autonomic function, and cognitive impairment, in elderly women, is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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Association between mild anemia and executive function impairment in community-dwelling older women: the women's health and aging study II
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A study on linkage between mild anemia and community-dwelling older women's executive function impairment is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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