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To clarify the aging process as well as factors for aging and age-related disorders by longitudinal and other epidemiological studies and to develop strategies for disease prevention and healthy longevity. |
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Conducting a biennial examination by longitudinal research among about 2,300 middle-aged and elderly community-living men and women since 1997 to@observe their physical and mental changes with age. |
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Obtained various results from this research including gene polymorphism associated geriatric diseases, factors for mental changes in the elderly, and changes with age in physical functions. |
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Conducts empirical research on factors for preventing age-related disorders. Clarifies methods for physical exercise, stress coping, and communication support@for maintaining both physical and mental health in the elderly. |
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Evaluates nutritional conditions in human population by epidemiological measures such as a survey on dietary habit. Clarifies the relationship between nutrition/diet-related factors and aging or age-related disorders. |
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