Mediterranean diet protects older adults from becoming frail
Mediterranean diet protects older adults from becoming frail According to a review of studies, following the Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of frailty…
Vitamin D, calcium supplements may not lower fracture risk
Vitamin D, calcium supplements may not lower fracture risk Older adults who take vitamin D and calcium are no less likely to break their hips or other bones…
Eating protein three times a day could make seniors stronger
Eating protein three times a day could make seniors stronger Muscle loss is an inevitable consequence of aging that can lead to frailty, falls or mobility…
Healthy living, learning more could cut dementia cases by a third
Healthy living, learning more could cut dementia cases by a third Learning new things, eating and drinking well, not smoking and limiting hearing loss and…
Eating chocolate tied to lower risk of atrial fibrillation
Eating chocolate tied to lower risk of atrial fibrillation Eating a small amount of chocolate every week or so may decrease the risk of a common and serious…
Losing excess weight slows knee joint degeneration
Losing excess weight slows knee joint degeneration Overweight and obese people who lose excess weight may have less damage in their knee joints than their…
Antioxidant supplements don't lower dementia risk
Antioxidant supplements don't lower dementia risk Older men who take vitamin E and selenium supplements have the same risk of dementia as people who don't…
Regular tea drinking protects from cognitive decline
Regular tea drinking protects from cognitive decline Tea drinking reduces the risk of cognitive impairment in older adults, including those who are…
Eating 5+ fruits & vegetables per day may curb lung disease
Eating 5+ fruits & vegetables per day may curb lung disease For current and former smokers, eating more fruits and vegetables may lower the risk of…
Exercise + nutrition improves muscle mass and strength
Exercise + nutrition improves muscle mass and strength Age-related muscle loss, called sarcopenia, is generally identified when muscle mass and muscle…