Grandpa's diet may affect grandkids' disease risk
Grandpa's diet may affect grandkids' disease risk We are what we eat, or so the saying goes, but new research suggests that we may be what our parents and…
Fish-rich diet linked to lower risk of dementia
Fish-rich diet linked to lower risk of dementia Fish may indeed be brain food, if new study findings are any indication. French researchers found that among…
Many older adults don't get enough calcium
Many older adults don't get enough calcium Most American older adults are not getting the recommended amount of calcium each day, even if they take…
Ginkgo biloba may improve memory of dementia patients
Ginkgo biloba may improve memory of dementia patients Britain's Alzheimer's Society said last week that a major review of clinical trials provided…
High homocysteine may increase risk of stroke and Alzheimer's - more reason to boost your B vitamins
High homocysteine may increase risk of stroke and Alzheimer's - more reason to boost your B vitamins Moderately high levels of the amino acid homocysteine may…
Fish oil plus exercise may increase muscle strength
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…
Plant compounds tied to lower risk of cardiovascular death
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…
Magnesium-rich diet may lower stroke risk
Magnesium-rich diet may lower stroke risk People who eat plenty of magnesium-rich foods such as leafy green vegetables, nuts and beans have fewer…
B vitamins might help memory
B vitamins might help memory Older adults who took vitamin B12 and folic acid supplements for two years had greater improvements on short- and long-term…