Instead of the direct 1RM test, the participants will perform the 7–10 RM test, assessing the maximum load one can lift within 7–10 repetitions in a single set. This method is chosen due to the participants being elderly with joint disorders. This load will then be used to estimate the...
However, there are concerns that lowering LDL-C to very low levels may exert adverse effect on cognitive function, as cholesterol is a main constituent of the brain myelin encircling neurons, and there were reported neurocognitive adverse events or neurological symptoms associated with lipid-lowing dr...
Here’s what you need to know to keep your concerns and your hormones in proper balance. How Low Is Too Low? Testosterone levels are measured through blood tests. Most doctors agree that a “normal” reading falls anywhere between 300 to 1,000 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL). About 40...
(I'm not sure if Australia reads blood pressure differently) but it's low enough for me to suffer blackouts (orthostatic hypotension) and I'm wondering if there is anything to help me stay healthy, not raise my blood pressure tremendously to above average, but if there's anything specific...
Nowadays, population aging is an unavoidable problem, and the elderly are going through dementia, such as AD and VaD [45]. Physical exercise has been demonstrated to induce memory-related events in the brain, and proposed as a positive approach to protect against dementia from early stage to ...
The present study was performed to test the safety of low-dose sublingual nifedipine administered to elderly hypertensive patients. 2. Systemic blood pressure measurements and electrocardiographic (ECG) examinations were performed before and 45-60 min after a 5 mg dose of sublingual nifedipine in 93 ...
In future studies, evaluation of acute drug effect on the QT interval will be planned to address concerns over potential 5-HT2A receptor agonist-mediated ECG abnormalities (Nagatomo et al. 2004). Drugs like norfenfluramine that have high affinity (Ki) and agonist potency (e.g., in ...
Elderly have a substantial burden of IS attributable to high LDL-C. Therefore, effective and tailored strategies based on gender and age for IS primary prevention and management of IS and high LDL-C are urgently needed in China.View this article's peer review reports ...
In this study, we used the representative CHARLS data to explore the potential association between sleep duration, sleep quality, and the risk of LBP among middle-aged and elderly people in China. Our findings revealed that individuals who slept for <6 h per night had a higher risk of ...
and claim-based approaches. These aspects constrained the generalizability of the findings since the estimate was not reflective of the broader population. Additionally, in the analysis, controlling for socioeconomic status, income, and wealth, raised concerns of over-adjustment, as these factors might...