Lifestyle and behavioral factors and mitochondrial DNA copy number in a diverse cohort of mid-life and older adults.

Mitochondrial DNA copy number (mtDNAcn) is a putative biomarker of oxidative stress and biological aging. Modifiable factors, including physical activity (PA), avoidance of heavy alcohol use and smoking, and maintaining good mental health, may reduce oxidative stress and promote healthy aging. Yet,...

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Main Authors: Chirag M Vyas, Soshiro Ogata, Charles F Reynolds, David Mischoulon, Grace Chang, Nancy R Cook, JoAnn E Manson, Marta Crous-Bou, Immaculata De Vivo, Olivia I Okereke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0237235