Fish, fruits and veggies may lower risk of dementia
Fish, fruits and veggies may lower risk of dementia People who eat fish, fruits and vegetables regularly may be lowering their risk of dementia, say French…
Fish could be brain food
Fish could be brain food Three new studies have found that fish and the fatty acids in fish may improve cognitive performance, particularly in the elderly.…
Low vitamin D levels linked to hip fracture
Low vitamin D levels linked to hip fracture Women with low levels of vitamin D have an increased risk of hip fractures, according to researchers at the…
Mediterranean diet extends life of Alzheimer's patients
Mediterranean diet extends life of Alzheimer's patients Benefits of the Mediterranean diet include lower risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and…
Carotenoids in food may prevent blindness
Carotenoids in food may prevent blindness Eating more foods that are high in carotenoids may prevent age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to…
Flavonoid rich diet reduces mental decline
Flavonoid rich diet reduces mental decline According to French researchers, a diet rich in flavonoids from fruit, vegetables, coffee, tea and chocolate may…
Folic acid lowers risk of stroke
Folic acid lowers risk of stroke Folic acid, best known for preventing birth defects in unborn children has now been linked to lowering the risk of stroke. …
Omega-3 linked to eye health
Omega-3 linked to eye health Study findings published in the Archives of Ophthalmology suggest that a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids could cut the risk of…
Daily snacking important for older adults
Daily snacking important for older adults According to a study findings released in the May 2007 Journal of the American Dietetic Association, snacking can…
Vitamin B12 may reduce age-related dementia
Vitamin B12 may reduce age-related dementia According to researchers from the University of Michigan, increased levels of vitamin B12 may reduce age-related…