Calcium, vitamin D fail to prevent fractures in elderly
Calcium, vitamin D fail to prevent fractures in elderly According to recent study findings published in The Lancet, calcium and vitamin D supplementation…
Increased mental decline linked to high folate intake
Increased mental decline linked to high folate intake A recent study of older adults found that those with high intakes of folate, a common B vitamin, may…
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…