Steroid secretion in healthy aging

In most countries, life expectancy is continuously increasing and the population of older individuals is growing rapidly. Currently, more than 900 million people worldwide are aged 60 and above, and this number is expected to grow by more than 50% between 2015 and 2050 (United Nations, 2015). Nowadays, people spend considerably more time as older adults as compared to previous generations. Although this represents an overall positive trend, longer life does not necessarily mean more time in good health.

Source: Psychoneuroendocrinology - September 28, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Serena Fiacco, Andreas Walther, Ulrike Ehlert Tags: Review Source Type: research