Mediterranean diet linked to better thinking skills in later life
Mediterranean diet linked to better thinking skills in later life People who eat a Mediterranean-style diet – particularly one rich in green leafy…
Diet and lifestyle changes may slow cognitive decline
Diet and lifestyle changes may slow cognitive decline Lifestyle changes may improve cognition in older adults who experience cognitive decline that precedes…
Multivitamin/mineral linked to shorter, less severe illness symptoms
Multivitamin/mineral linked to shorter, less severe illness symptoms Older adults who took a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement with zinc (10 mg) and…
Vitamin K may offer protective health benefits in older age
Vitamin K may offer protective health benefits in older age A new study revealed that older adults with low vitamin K levels were more likely to die within…
More berries, apples and tea may protect against Alzheimer's
More berries, apples and tea may protect against Alzheimer's Older adults whose diets included only small amounts of flavonoid-rich foods, such as berries,…
Study: Vitamin D status linked to low coronavirus virus death rate
Study: Vitamin D status linked to low coronavirus virus death rate A new study has found an association between low average levels of vitamin D and high…
Balanced protein intake important to maintain muscle
Balanced protein intake important to maintain muscle Eating more protein at breakfast or lunch could help older adults maintain muscle mass as they age.…
Avoiding sugary drinks helps maintain healthy cholesterol level
Avoiding sugary drinks helps maintain healthy cholesterol level Middle-aged and older adults who drank sugary beverages daily were at greater risk of…
Why people gain weight as they get older
Why people gain weight as they get older Many people struggle to keep their weight in check as they get older. Now new research conducted at Karolinska…
Poor diet quality tied to frailty in older adults
Poor diet quality tied to frailty in older adults When older people eat a poor-quality diet, they may be increasing their odds of becoming frail, a recent…