Pathways to Aging : The Mitochondrion at the Intersection of Biological and Psychosocial Sciences
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Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-09-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Pharmacy, Health & Medical Sciences
Abstract EN
Compelling evidence suggests that both biological and psychosocial factors impact the process of aging.
However, our understanding of the dynamic interplay among biological and psychosocial factors across the life course is still fragmentary.
For example, it needs to be established how the interaction of individual factors (e.g., genetic and epigenetic endowment and personality), behavioral factors (e.g., physical activity, diet, and stress management), and psychosocial experiences (e.g., social support, well-being, socioeconomic status, and marriage) in perinatal, childhood, and adulthood influence health across the aging continuum.
This paper aims to outline potential intersection points serving as an interface between biological and psychosocial factors, with an emphasis on the mitochondrion.
Mitochondria are cellular organelles which play a critical role in cellular senescence.
Both chronic exposure to psychosocial stress and genetic-based mitochondrial dysfunction have strikingly similar biological consequences; both predispose individuals to adverse age-related health disorders and early mortality.
Exploring the interactive nature of the factors resulting in pathways to normal healthy aging, as well as those leading to morbidity and early mortality, will continue to enhance our ability to translate research into effective practices that can be implemented throughout the life course to optimise the aging process.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Picard, Martin. 2011. Pathways to Aging : The Mitochondrion at the Intersection of Biological and Psychosocial Sciences. Journal of Aging Research،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500172
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Picard, Martin. Pathways to Aging : The Mitochondrion at the Intersection of Biological and Psychosocial Sciences. Journal of Aging Research No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500172
American Medical Association (AMA)
Picard, Martin. Pathways to Aging : The Mitochondrion at the Intersection of Biological and Psychosocial Sciences. Journal of Aging Research. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500172
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-500172