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Lifestyle and prevention of cardiovascular disease in the elderly: an Italian perspective.
The American journal of geriatric cardiology - 1 Jan 2000
Abete Pasquale, Della Morte David, Mazzella Francesca, D'Ambrosio Daniele, Galizia Gianluigi, Testa Gianluca, Gargiulo Gaetano, Cacciatore Francesco, Rengo Franco
Abstract excerpt
The life span of human beings is partially influenced by genetic factors, but outcomes of aging are profoundly influenced by lifestyle and other environmental factors. Age-related modifications of the cardiovascular system are preserved by antiaging lifestyle interventions such as physical activity and caloric restriction. Accordingly, physical activity and low body mass index reduce mortality in older men with...
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