Publications by authors named "Keigo Hinakura"

Aim: Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is a common problem among older adults and contributes to adverse health outcomes such as cognitive impairment. However, the neural mechanisms underlying ARHL remain unclear. We aimed to reveal the structural and metabolic (i.

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Background Vascular endothelial dysfunction in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients causes atherosclerosis and microvascular damage. This study investigated the relationship between leg circumference and arterial stiffness in patients with T2DM compared to non-T2DM individuals. Methods Data from two studies were combined to form T2DM (T2DM group) and non-T2DM (N group) cohorts.

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  • The study explores the perceptions of older adults in Japan, focusing on how both positive and negative views affect their engagement and generativity, which involves sharing knowledge and experiences with younger generations.
  • A survey of 100 older adults revealed that those with positive perceptions of aging exhibited greater generative actions, concerns, and accomplishments, while increased life satisfaction also correlated with higher generativity.
  • The research suggests improving positive perceptions can enhance generativity among older adults, but acknowledges limitations like potential sampling bias, indicating the need for further investigation in future studies.
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