Nutrition strategies for preventing prostate cancer
Nutrition strategies for preventing prostate cancer Prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in Canadian men. Since 1994, the…
Dark, leafy greens help shield eyes from cataracts
Dark, leafy greens help shield eyes from cataracts New research provides further evidence that substances in kale, spinach and other green vegetables help…
Supplements don't affect mental powers of elderly
Supplements don't affect mental powers of elderly Supplementation with antioxidants, zinc or copper has neither a beneficial nor harmful effect on cognition…
Anemia common among older people in US
Anemia common among older people in US In the US, at least one in five people age 85 or older are anemic, according to a new report. Although the anemia is…
Dairy intake tied to bone strength in older men
Dairy intake tied to bone strength in older men Elderly men who consume more dairy products have stronger bones, and the effect is the same in both black and…
Vitamin D may help arthritic knees function better
Vitamin D may help arthritic knees function better Boston researchers report a link between low serum levels of vitamin D and decreased knee function in…
Half of older U.S. adults may face weak bones
Half of older U.S. adults may face weak bones Americans of all ages must do more to protect their bones now to protect themselves from fractures and other…
Vitamin E may help elderly ward off colds
Vitamin E may help elderly ward off colds Giving nursing home residents a daily dose of vitamin E may offer some help in reducing the risk of upper…
Dietary fats may alter glaucoma risk
Dietary fats may alter glaucoma risk A diet high in omega-6 fats (found in nuts, seeds and vegetable oils) and low in omega-3 polyunsaturated fats (found in…
Weight loss plus exercise best for knee arthritis
Weight loss plus exercise best for knee arthritis A combination of diet and exercise is better than either alone at achieving functional improvements in…