by Skilling | Feb 16, 2023 | Seniors |
We are living longer. Are we living healthier? As we age, cellular and molecular damage reshape our physiological responses towards environmental and endogenous stimuli. The free radical theory of aging has been proposed long before aging has been considered a...
by Skilling | Feb 16, 2023 | Seniors |
The vascular endothelium has vasodilator, anti-thrombotic and athero-protective properties through the production of vasoactive mediators, such as nitric oxide (NO) and prostacyclin. NO is generated from the amino acid L-arginine by the enzyme NO synthase (NOS)....
by Skilling | Feb 16, 2023 | Seniors |
Background-—Impaired generation and signaling of nitric oxide (NO) contribute substantially to cardiovascular (CV) risk (CVR) associated with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes mellitus. In our rapidly aging society, advanced age is, in itself, a consistent...
by Skilling | Feb 16, 2023 | Seniors |
The nation’s aging population is growing rapidly. By 2030, the number of adults age 65 and older will nearly double to 70 million. Americans are living longer and older adults can now live for many years with multiple chronic illnesses but with a substantial cost to...
by Skilling | Feb 16, 2023 | Seniors |
The Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) is an important marker of arterial stiffness. Age related changes of arterial stiffness in relation to PWV and endothelial derived Nitric Oxide (NOx) are least explored. Aim and Objectives: The present study was aimed to assess a...
