Older age (70s vs 50s) was associated with lower baseline heart rate levels and lower heart rate reactivity during minor mental stress.
Cross-Sectional (n=27)
Does aging affect heart rate reactivity during minor mental stress in normal male volunteers?
Aging is associated with lower baseline heart rate and reduced heart rate reactivity during minor mental stress in healthy men.
Modifications with aging in heart rate reactivity was investigated during minor mental stress. 27 normal male volunteers, aged 51-55 years (n = 10) and 71-74 years (n = 17), were studied in control conditions and while passing a series of 5 psychometric test measuring memory or intellectual speed. Men in their 70s had both lower heart rate baseline levels and lower reactivity during cognitive tasks.
Faucheux et al. (Wed,) conducted a cross-sectional in Healthy volunteers (n=27). Older age (70s vs 50s) vs. Men in their 50s was evaluated on Heart rate baseline levels and reactivity during cognitive tasks. Older age (70s vs 50s) was associated with lower baseline heart rate levels and lower heart rate reactivity during minor mental stress.