Yleinen

Researchers and their interests in AGNES-study Principal investigator Taina Rantanen Professor of Gerontology and Public HealthPromotion of functional ability and wellbeing in ageing population, active ageing, person-environment interaction, physical activity and mobility, epidemiology, randomized controlled trials, longevityKatja Kokko Docent in…

Life-space mobility, environment and functioning in old age (LEAF) Life-space mobility, environment and functioning in old age (LEAF)This study examines how environment characteristics affect life-space mobility in old age and life-space mobility and barriers in the environment as predictors of…

Can regular exercise slow the aging processes in muscle and bone? International collaborative study on lifetime athletes Can regular exercise slow the aging processes in muscle and bone? International collaborative study on lifetime athletes Sarcopenia and osteoporosis are increasing public…

Individual and environmental barriers and facilitators for life-space mobility and physical activity in old ageThe aim of this study is to examine objectively and subjectively assessed mobility and barriers and facilitators in the outdoor environment and their relationship with life-space…

Doctoral thesis (MYOAGE) Pöllänen E. Regulation of gene expression and steroidogenesis in skeletal muscle of postmenopausal women -with emphasis on the effects of hormone replacement and power training. Studies in Sport, Physical Education and Health, nr 169, Jyväskylä, University of…

Aging of the immune system: cellular and molecular mechanismsAging is associated with a functional decline of the immune system, which manifests as an increased morbidity and mortality to infectious diseases and cancer. We focus on the analysis of the function…

Counseling for physical activity as a means for promoting the level of mobility in older people (SCAMOB) Screening and Counseling for Physical Activity and Mobility in Older People (SCAMOB)The aim of this 2-year intervention study is to evaluate the impact…

Doctoral thesis (SAWEs) Kangas R. Aging and microRNA messaging: Associations with systemic estrogen levels and physical performance. Studies in sport, physical education and health nr 267, Jyväskylä, University of Jyväskylä. Dissertation. 2018. https://jyx.jyu.fi/dspace/handle/123456789/56753Pöllänen E. Regulation of gene expression and steroidogenesis…