Research news: Cytomegalovirus (CMV)-dependent and -independent changes in the aging of the human immune system: A transcriptomic analysis Ageing is associated with declining function of the immune system. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) has been associated with these changes. CMV is a herpes…
Ageing is associated with declining function of the immune system and on the other hand it is known that there are gender differences in the functions of the immune system. However, the interaction of ageing and gender has not been…
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University of JyväskyläActive ageing, life-space mobility and physical activityHow far is too far? Objectively measured and perceived environmental barriers and facilitators and outdoor mobility of community-dwelling older people / Kirsi E Keskinen (PhD project)Outdoor environment as a predictor of participation,…
Gerontology Research Center;PO Box 35, FI-40014 University of JyväskyläStreet Address: Rautpohjankatu 8Gerontology Research CenterPO Box 100FI-33014 University of TampereStreet Address: Arvo Ylpön katu 34 FI-33520 Tampere
This study examines retirement plans and everyday life of working carers born in 1955 or earlier. The study uses interviews conducted in WOCAWO project (Working Carers and Caring Workers – Making paid employment and caring responsibilities compatible) in 2009.The research…
Research news: Thin as a baby, obese as an adult - a diabetic in old age? Researcher Mikaela von Bonsdorff: Small babies had significantly higher blood glucose and insulin levels and a higher risk of diabetes at the age of…
Researcher Mikaela von Bonsdorff: Small babies had significantly higher blood glucose and insulin levels and a higher risk of diabetes at the age of 75 and older. The original publication:von Bonsdorff MB, Muller M, Aspelund T, Garcia M, Eiriksdottir G,…
Tohtoriopiskelija Inna Liskon tutkimuksessa pieni vyötärönympärys yhdistettynä matalaan tulehdustasoon ennakoi alhaista kuolleisuutta 90-vuotiailla naisilla neljän vuoden seurannassa Tutkimustulokset on julkaistu alan kansainvälisessä tieteellisessä aikakauslehdessä. Lisko I,Tiainen K, Stenholm S, Luukkaala T, Hurme M, Lehtimäki T, Hervonen A & Jylhä M.…
The Academy of Finland's Research Council for Health has awarded research funding for PhD Mikaela von Bonsdorff and PhD Elina Sillanpää At its meeting on 6 June 2012, the Academy of Finland’s Research Council for Health decided on funding for…
Tohtorikoulutettava Katja Pynnönen toteaa tutkimuksessaan että sosiaalisesti aktiivisemmilla ikäihmisillä oli noin 17 vuoden seurannan kuluessa pienempi kuolleisuuden ja pitkäaikaiseen laitoshoitoon sijoittumisen riski kuin sosiaalisiin toimintoihin vähemmän osallistuvilla. Tutkimustulokset on julkaistu alan kansainvälisessä tieteellisessä aikakauslehdessä. Pynnönen K, Törmäkangas T, Heikkinen R-L,…
If successful aging is defined by using conventional criteria that emphasize absence of disease and disability, it is rare among nonagenarians. Doctoral student Lily Nosraty investigated the prevalence of successful aging and its association with sociodemographic factors in a representative…