Physiological basis for long life span.
A collection of clinical data is reported on nonagenarians in comparison to an 'average' population of younger age. The results of these clinical data indicated that a vital physiological basis for long life span probably existed. The basis include a better micro-blood-flow state, a better cardiac, immune (nature killer cell activity), adrenocortical, hepatic and renal function, and a higher level of high density lipoprotein cholesterol. It is suggested that the method, including Chinese traditional medicine, to improve the micro-blood-flow, nature killer cell activity, high density lipoprotein cholesterol and vital organ function may be beneficial for life preservation and aging retarding.
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Department of Aging and Antiaging, Shanghai Institute of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Huadong Hospital, People's Republic of China. du@iris.shlc.ac.ch
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Wang
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Chen
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Liang
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Zhang
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001809:Blood Viscosity; D008076:Cholesterol, HDL / Q000032:analysis; D008078:Cholesterol, LDL / Q000032:analysis; D005260:Female; D006321:Heart / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000097:blood; D007694:Killer Cells, Natural / Q000276:immunology; D008136:Longevity / Q000502:physiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D008076:Cholesterol, HDL; D008078:Cholesterol, LDL; D006854:Hydrocortisone