The epigenetic clock and objectively measured sedentary and walking behavior in older adults: the Lothian Birth Cohort 1936

The epigenetic clock and objectively measured sedentary and walking behavior in older adults: the Lothian Birth Cohort 1936

Abstract Background Estimates of biological age derived from DNA-methylation patterns—known as the epigenetic clock—are associated with mortality, physical and cognitive function, and frailty, but little is known about their relationship with sedentary behavior or physical activity. We investigated...

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Main Authors: Catharine R. Gale, Riccardo E. Marioni, Iva Čukić, Sebastien F. Chastin, Philippa M. Dall, Manon L. Dontje, Dawn A. Skelton, Ian J. Deary, on behalf of the Seniors USP Team
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Clinical Epigenetics
Subjects:
Sedentary behavior
Physical activity
Aging
Epigenetic age
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13148-017-0438-z

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