Browsing by Subject "aging"
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Examination of the Neuroprotective Effects of URB597 in Young and Aged Rat Retina
(2010-12-06)Anandamide (AEA), a well characterized endocannabinoid that has actions at multiple targets in the eye, may have potential as a novel therapeutic in the treatment of retinal disease. However, AEA is rapidly degraded by ... -
Exploring Aging Stereotypes and Age-Specific Physical Activity Factors Among Active Older Adults
Physical activity (PA) in later life acts as a modifiable and prevention factor of many chronic diseases, however the majority of older adults are inactive. Age stereotypes are an important psychosocial barrier to PA. To ... -
The Impact of Age and Frailty on the Fischer-344 Rat Heart
The purpose of this study was to develop a frailty index (FI) for rats, and characterize the impact of age and frailty on cardiac parameters at baseline and following cardioplegic arrest. Data on survival and 45 variables ... -
Intentional Aging: A Contemplative Community-Based Approach to Urban Dwelling
This thesis explores the relationship between intentional communities, dwelling, and the process of aging as a sociodemographic phenomenon within urban environments through the non-theistic spiritual tradition of Shambhala. ... -
The Relationship between Leisure Activity Participation, Language, and Literacy in Adults with Down Syndrome
(2013-08-21)The literature has stated that all adults with Down syndrome (DS) develop the physiological signs of Alzheimer's disease (AD), but that the behavioural changes may not occur until many years later. While there has been a ... -
SIT-TO-STAND TRANSFER MECHANICS: THE EFFECT OF AGE AND LIFTING-SEAT DEVICE DESIGN
(2013-08-23)Objective: Lifting-seat devices are designed to raise the seat height to reduce biomechanical and neuromuscular demands of a sit-to-stand (STS). The goal of this thesis was to understand how seat height and lifting-seat ... -
Verbal Working Memory and Discourse Comprehension in Older Adults
This study addresses the following question: How do different types of linguistic working memory relate to discourse comprehension among older adults? Community-dwelling participants (n = 34, mean age = 67.5 years) completed ...
