Clinical Trial: Acute Passive Heating in Healthy Older Adults
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Aging
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: The Time Course of Cardiovascular Function, Cognitive Function and Heat Shock Proteins in Response to Acute Passive Heating in Older Adults
Brief Summary:
Aging is associated with a decline in cardiovascular health, cognitive function and losses in muscle strength, with half or more of those over age 65 suffering from two or more comorbidities (e.g., heart disease, type 2 diabetes).The worldwide population of older adults is growing rapidly, with one in six people expected to be over age 65 by 2050.This will place further financial burden from chronic diseases on already stressed healthcare systems.While studies show that frequent exercise is an effective way for…
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