Dyslipidaemias are alterations to the plasma lipid profile that are often associated with
clinical conditions. Dyslipidaemias, particularly elevated plasma LDL-cholesterol levels, are …

Background There is a paucity of information on secular trends in the age-related process by
which people develop overweight or obesity. Utilizing longitudinal data in the United …

Background Despite longstanding epidemiologic data on the association between
increased serum triglycerides and cardiovascular events, the exact level at which risk begins …

Background Women with hypertensive pregnancy disorders have adverse levels of
cardiovascular risk factors. It is unclear how this adverse risk factor profile evolves during …

Background/objectives The mediating role of eating behaviors in genetic susceptibility to
weight gain during mid-adult life is not fully understood. This longitudinal study aims to help …

Background Blood pressure (BP) trajectories among older adults, especially among the
oldest-old, are still poorly characterized. Objective To investigate the longitudinal trajectories …

Objective: To determine gender differences and secular trends in total, low-density
lipoprotein (LDL) and high DL (HDL) cholesterol and triglycerides using a large hospital …

Background Changes over time of mean body weight or prevalence of overweight and
obesity have been well documented. Less consideration has been given to describing the …

Background: Sex differences in cognitive functioning in old age are known to exist yet are
still poorly understood. Objective: This study examines to what extent differences in …

Background Studies exploring early life-course BMI trajectories and subsequent mental
health outcomes are limited but may provide important insights for early intervention. We …