Low testosterone is associated with decreased function and increased mortality risk: A preliminary study of men in a geriatric rehabilitation unit

Article Abstract:

A study to evaluate whether low testerone levels are associated with greater depression or poorer function in a geriatric rehabilitation unit is presented. Low testerone levels were correlated with decreased physical function and increased risk for 6-month mortality.

Science & research, Risk factors, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder)

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Aging-related decline of gonadal function in healthy men: correlation with body composition and lipoproteins

Article Abstract:

Research to see if androgen decline during physiological aging contributes to concomitant body composition and lipoprotein level changes is presented. Results indicate such decline does not contribute to these changes.

Health aspects, Body composition, Men, Men's health, Androgens, Lipoproteins

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Aging is associated with endothelial dysfunction in the human forearm vasculature

Article Abstract:

Results demonstrate that basal and contracted vascular tone state is influenced by endothelium and aging is associated with the impaired endothelial condition.

Statistical Data Included, Analysis, Physiological aspects, Muscles, Angiotensin, Angiotensins, Vascular endothelium, Muscle tone

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