The Super-Seniors Study: Phenotypic characterization of a healthy 85+ population.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:To understand why some people live to advanced age in good health and others do not, it is important to study not only disease, but also long-term good health. The Super-Seniors Study aims to identify factors associated with healthy aging. METHODS:480 healthy oldest-old 'Super-Seniors' aged 85 to 105 years and never diagnosed with cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, dementia, or major pulmonary disease, were compared to 545 mid-life controls aged 41-54, who represent a group that is unselected for survival from late-life diseases. Health and lifestyle information, personal and family medical history, and blood samples were collected from all participants. Super-Seniors also underwent four geriatric tests. RESULTS:Super-Seniors showed high cognitive (Mini-Mental State Exam

SUBMITTER: Halaschek-Wiener J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5967696 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature