Nutrition for Older Adults : 183 Articles

If you're over 65, eating right and exercising can make a big difference in how you spend your senior years.  A healthy diet can increase your energy level, mental acuity, resistance to infection as well as reduce the risk of health problems prevalent among older adults. This section contains information that can help you stay healthy and active as you age.

Wider waist may increase death risk, regardless of weight

According to a new study from researchers at the American Cancer…

Eating fish once per week helps protect the eyes

A new study has found that older adults who eat fatty fish at least…

Excess weight linked to memory problems in older women

It turns out older women hoping to keep their minds in top form should…

Vitamin E may protect against Alzheimer’s disease

A new study from Swedish researchers has found that high levels of…

Weight gain after the age of 50 ups diabetes risk

Researchers from the University of Washington in Seattle are reporting…

Low B vitamins linked to depression in older adults

A new study from researchers at Rush University Medical Center in…

Abdominal fat increases dementia risk

People with high levels of abdominal fat could be at a greater risk of…

Low vitamin D linked to depression in older adults

New study findings from researchers at the National Institute on Aging…

Obesity gene linked to Alzheimer’s disease

A study published by U.S researchers this week has found that a…

Food combination helps reduce Alzheimer’s risk

A new study, published online in the Archives of Neurology from…

Calcium intake from food linked to longer life in men

Adding calcium to your diet may do more than keep your bones…

High-fiber diet linked to lower lung disease risk

A massive study from French researchers has found that people who get…

Diet can lower older adults' cholesterol too

Older adults can cut their cholesterol levels by adusting their…

Vitamin D cuts risk of heart disease and diabetes in elderly

Vitamin D makes the news yet again this week.  Researchers from…

Delaying introduction of solid foods in infants may help reduce obesity later in life

Study findings from researchers at the University of Copenhagen…

Vitamin D and calcium combo protects against fractures, regardless of age or gender

According to a large study published in the British Medical Journal, a…

Study: Ginkgo biloba doesn’t protect brain from cognitive decline

Researchers from the …

Eye health may be affected by the type and amount of fat you eat

How much and what kind of fat you eat may influence your risk of…

Daily vitamin D may drop risk of falls in the elderly

A daily dose of 700 to 1000 international units (IU) of vitamin…

Vitamin D may extend life in older adults

A new study by researchers at the University of Colorado shows vitamin…