Eating fish tied to lower risk of dying among older adults
Eating fish tied to lower risk of dying among older adults Older adults who have higher levels of blood omega-3 levels-fatty acids found almost exclusively…
Coffee, green tea tied to lower stroke risk
Coffee, green tea tied to lower stroke risk Green tea and coffee may help lower your risk of having a stroke, especially when both are a regular part of your…
Not all dairy products equal for bone health
Not all dairy products equal for bone health A study by researchers at the Institute for Aging Research (IFAR) at Hebrew SeniorLife, an affiliate of Harvard…
Nutrients that help preserve muscle mass, strength in seniors
Nutrients that help preserve muscle mass, strength in seniors A new review by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Nutrition Working Group…
Mild vitamin B12 deficiency linked to accelerated cognitive decline
Mild vitamin B12 deficiency linked to accelerated cognitive decline Being mildly vitamin B12 deficient could be an indication that some older adults are at a…
Weekly soft drink consumption ups risk of knee osteoarthritis
Weekly soft drink consumption ups risk of knee osteoarthritis Sugary soft drink consumption contributes not only to weight gain, but also may play a role in…
Low levels of vitamin D associated with mortality in older adults
Low levels of vitamin D associated with mortality in older adults Low levels of vitamin D and high levels of parathyroid hormone are associated with…
Ginkgo biloba does not improve memory
Ginkgo biloba does not improve memory Taking Gingko biloba supplements does not improve memory, attention or problem solving in healthy individuals,…
Even in normal range, high blood sugar linked to brain shrinkage
Even in normal range, high blood sugar linked to brain shrinkage People whose blood sugar is on the high end of the normal range may be at greater risk of…
Cocoa antioxidants may slow cognitive decline
Cocoa antioxidants may slow cognitive decline Eating cocoa antioxidants daily may improve mild cognitive impairment, according to new research in the…