Department of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA.
Department of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA; Public Health Department of Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX 79430, USA; Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, School Health Professions, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX 79430, USA; Neurology, Departments of School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX 79430, USA; Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX 79430, USA; Nutritional Sciences Department, College of Human Sciences, Texas Tech University, 1301 Akron Ave, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA.
Mech Ageing Dev. 2024 Jun;219:111936. doi: 10.1016/j.mad.2024.111936. Epub 2024 Apr 22.
Graceful healthy ageing and extended longevity is the most desired goal for human race. The process of ageing is inevitable and has a profound impact on the gradual deterioration of our physiology and health since it triggers the onset of many chronic conditions like dementia, osteoporosis, diabetes, arthritis, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. However, some people who lived/live more than 100 years called 'Centenarians" and how do they achieve their extended lifespans are not completely understood. Studying these unknown factors of longevity is important not only to establish a longer human lifespan but also to manage and treat people with shortened lifespans suffering from age-related morbidities. Furthermore, older adults who maintain strong cognitive function are referred to as "SuperAgers" and may be resistant to risk factors linked to cognitive decline. Investigating the mechanisms underlying their cognitive resilience may contribute to the development of therapeutic strategies that support the preservation of cognitive function as people age. The key to a long, physically, and cognitively healthy life has been a mystery to scientists for ages. Developments in the medical sciences helps us to a better understanding of human physiological function and greater access to medical care has led us to an increase in life expectancy. Moreover, inheriting favorable genetic traits and adopting a healthy lifestyle play pivotal roles in promoting longer and healthier lives. Engaging in regular physical activity, maintaining a balanced diet, and avoiding harmful habits such as smoking contribute to overall well-being. The synergy between positive lifestyle choices, access to education, socio-economic factors, environmental determinants and genetic supremacy enhances the potential for a longer and healthier life. Our article aims to examine the factors associated with healthy ageing, particularly focusing on cognitive health in centenarians. We will also be discussing different aspects of ageing including genomic instability, metabolic burden, oxidative stress and inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, cellular senescence, immunosenescence, and sarcopenia.
优雅的健康衰老和长寿是人类最渴望的目标。衰老过程是不可避免的,它对我们的生理机能逐渐恶化有深远的影响,因为它会引发许多慢性疾病,如痴呆、骨质疏松症、糖尿病、关节炎、癌症和心血管疾病。然而,一些寿命超过 100 年的人被称为“百岁老人”,他们如何实现长寿还不完全清楚。研究这些长寿的未知因素不仅对于建立更长的人类寿命很重要,而且对于管理和治疗因年龄相关疾病而寿命缩短的人也很重要。此外,保持较强认知功能的老年人被称为“超级老年人”,他们可能对与认知能力下降相关的风险因素有抵抗力。研究他们认知弹性的机制可能有助于开发支持随着年龄增长保持认知功能的治疗策略。长寿、身体和认知健康的关键一直是科学家们多年来的谜团。医学科学的发展帮助我们更好地理解人类的生理功能,而更好地获得医疗保健则导致了预期寿命的延长。此外,遗传有利的特征和健康的生活方式在促进更长和更健康的生活方面起着关键作用。定期进行身体活动、保持均衡的饮食以及避免吸烟等有害习惯有助于整体健康。积极的生活方式选择、获得教育、社会经济因素、环境决定因素和遗传优势之间的协同作用提高了更长和更健康的生活的潜力。我们的文章旨在研究与健康衰老相关的因素,特别是关注百岁老人的认知健康。我们还将讨论衰老的不同方面,包括基因组不稳定性、代谢负担、氧化应激和炎症、线粒体功能障碍、细胞衰老、免疫衰老和肌肉减少症。
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