Nutrition for Older Adults : 229 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.

Extra antioxidants limited benefits for macular degeneration

Taking additional antioxidant supplements on top of vitamin C, vitamin E and beta-carotene does little to ward off macular degeneration among older adults, new research suggests. Researchers…

Mediterranean diet linked to better memory

A University of Alabama at Birmingham study suggests that the Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes consuming foods that contain fish, legumes, chicken and olive oil-based salad dressing, and…

Eating fish tied to lower risk of dying among older adults

Older adults who have higher levels of blood omega-3 levels-fatty acids found almost exclusively in fatty fish and seafood-may be able to lower their overall mortality risk by as much as 27%…

Coffee, green tea tied to lower stroke risk

Green tea and coffee may help lower your risk of having a stroke, especially when both are a regular part of your diet, according to research from Japan's National Cerebral and…

Not all dairy products equal for bone health

A study by researchers at the Institute for Aging Research (IFAR) at Hebrew SeniorLife, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School (HMS), has found that dairy intake -- specifically milk and…

Nutrients that help preserve muscle mass, strength in seniors

A new review by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Nutrition Working Group examines role of nutrition in sarcopenia, with a focus on protein, vitamins D and B and an acid-based…

Mild vitamin B12 deficiency linked to accelerated cognitive decline

Being mildly vitamin B12 deficient could be an indication that some older adults are at a greater risk for accelerated cognitive decline, a study from the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition…

Weekly soft drink consumption ups risk of knee osteoarthritis

Sugary soft drink consumption contributes not only to weight gain, but also may play a role in the progression of knee osteoarthritis, especially in men, according to new research findings…

Low levels of vitamin D associated with mortality in older adults

Low levels of vitamin D and high levels of parathyroid hormone are associated with increased mortality in older adults, according to a new study from Wake Forest School of Medicine. The study…

Ginkgo biloba does not improve memory

Taking Gingko biloba supplements does not improve memory, attention or problem solving in healthy individuals, according to researchers from the University of Hertfordshire. The paper,…

Even in normal range, high blood sugar linked to brain shrinkage

People whose blood sugar is on the high end of the normal range may be at greater risk of brain shrinkage that occurs with aging and diseases such as dementia, according to new research…

Cocoa antioxidants may slow cognitive decline

Eating cocoa antioxidants daily may improve mild cognitive impairment, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Hypertension. Mild cognitive impairment is a…

Lower vitamin D could increase risk of dying for frail older adults

A new study concludes that among older adults -- especially those who are frail -- low levels of vitamin D can mean a much greater risk of death. The randomized, nationally representative…

Older adults may need more vitamin D to prevent mobility difficulties

Older adults who don't get enough vitamin D -- either from diet, supplements or sun exposure -- may be at increased risk of developing mobility limitations and disability, according to new…

Eating fish, chicken, nuts may lower risk of Alzheimer's

A new study suggests that eating foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish, chicken, salad dressing and nuts, may be associated with lower blood levels of a protein related to…

Soft drinks - even diet - up stroke risk

We've heard repeatedly that soft drinks - including pop, energy drinks and vitamin waters - are bad for your health.  Drink them often and studies suggest you're more likely to…

Too little omega-3 fatty acids may accelerate brain aging

According to a new study published in the journal Neurology, a diet lacking in omega-3 fatty acids, nutrients found in oily fish, may cause your brain to age faster and lose some of its memory…

High fibre fruit linked to healthy gums

U.S. researchers who followed healthy male veterans for up to 24 years found that older men who ate more high-fibre fruits were less likely to show signs of gum disease. Gum disease, which…

Fish oil plus exercise may increase muscle strength

Older women may be able to boost their muscle strength by adding fish oil supplements to their exercise routine, a small clinical trial suggests. Researchers found that three months of…

Plant compounds tied to lower risk of cardiovascular death

Older adults who get a moderate amount of certain plant compounds called flavonoids in their diets are less likely to die of heart disease or stroke, a large study finds. The research,…