Eating fish may benefit older adults at risk for dementia
Eating fish may benefit older adults at risk for dementia For older people, the brain-protecting benefits of eating fish outweigh any potential harms from…
Eating leafy greens may lower glaucoma risk
Eating leafy greens may lower glaucoma risk People who eat more green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach and Swiss chard, good sources of nitrate, may…
Calorie cutting may improve cognitive function of older obese adults
Calorie cutting may improve cognitive function of older obese adults Older obese people with mild cognitive impairment who lose a small amount of weight may…
Mediterranean diet linked to healthier aging brain
Mediterranean diet linked to healthier aging brain Following a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fish and healthy fats may…
Low vitamin D levels linked to faster memory loss in older adults
Low vitamin D levels linked to faster memory loss in older adults Older adults with low vitamin D levels may lose their memories and thinking abilities faster…
Vitamin D may ward off macular degeneration
Vitamin D may ward off macular degeneration Vitamin D has been studied extensively in relation to bone health as well as cancer. Now, a team from the…
Healthy diet tied to lower risk of cognitive decline
Healthy diet tied to lower risk of cognitive decline Older people who eat healthy, with more fruits and vegetables, nuts and fish in their diets, may be less…
New diet may significantly protect against Alzheimer’s
New diet may significantly protect against Alzheimer’s A new diet, appropriately known by the acronym MIND, could significantly lower a person’s risk…
Zinc deficiency linked to altered immune system, particularly in older adults
Zinc deficiency linked to altered immune system, particularly in older adults Zinc, an important mineral in human health, appears to affect how the immune…
Diet soft drinks linked to increasing waistlines of older adults
Diet soft drinks linked to increasing waistlines of older adults People over age 65 who drink diet soda daily tend to expand their waistlines by much more…