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Effects of Participation in Volunteer Activities on CD34
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- The Effects of Social Dance on Muscular Fitness and Longevity-Related Circulating Biomarkers in the Elderly.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2026Article
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Abstract
Aging populations face health challenges, and volunteering may improve health outcomes. This study investigated the relationship between volunteering, CD34+ hematopoietic stem cells, and health indicators in older adults. The sample included 91 participants aged 65 to 75, with 52 reporting prior volunteering involvement. Evaluations comprised the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), Mini-Mental State Examination, Clinical Dementia Rating scale, and Neuropsychiatric Inventory. Blood analyses measured CD34+ hematopoietic stem cells and CD34+ lymphocytes. Multiple linear regression assessed variations in CD34+ counts and related metrics among groups, adjusting for confounding factors. Volunteers exhibited enhanced cognitive functioning and lower depression levels compared to non-volunteers, as reflected in GDS scores of 4.29 ± 4.18 versus 8.26 ± 5.09 (
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