Why Weakness and Frailty Matter More for Kidney Disease Patients
Researchers studied over 3,200 people with chronic kidney disease to understand how physical weakness and frailty affect their health outcomes. They tracked …
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Your Sleep-Wake Pattern May Affect How Long You Live
Researchers studied over 1,700 older adults to understand how their daily sleep and activity patterns relate to living longer or shorter lives. Using special …
Read MoreCan Glucosamine Pills Help Prevent Serious Diseases?
Researchers followed over 269,000 people for nearly 14 years to see if taking glucosamine supplements (commonly used for joint health) might help prevent …
Read MoreBelly Fat May Be Linked to Brain Cell Damage
Researchers studied nearly 2,000 American adults to understand if carrying extra weight around the belly is connected to brain health. They measured a special …
Read MoreMany Older Adults in China Don't Know About Malnutrition Risk
Researchers surveyed over 1,200 older adults in China to see how much they knew about malnutrition—a serious but often-missed health problem. They found that …
Read MoreBlood Tests May Help Predict Frailty in Older Adults
Researchers studied 1,180 older adults to find blood markers that could predict frailty—a condition where people become weak and vulnerable to illness. They …
Read MoreNerve Damage is Common in Parkinson's Disease Patients
Researchers studied nerve damage (called polyneuropathy) in people with Parkinson's disease and similar conditions. They looked at 183 patients total and found …
Read MoreWhat Scientists Are Learning About Weak Muscles and Extra Weight
Scientists around the world are studying a health problem called sarcopenic obesity—when people have weak muscles combined with excess body fat. This is …
Read MoreWalking and Jogging Help Older Adults Control Blood Sugar
Researchers wanted to see if aerobic exercise—like brisk walking or jogging—could help older adults keep their blood sugar levels healthy. They studied 34 …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Linked to Weight Gain in Older Adults
Researchers studied over 1,200 older adults in Iran to understand if vitamin D levels affect weight and belly fat. They found that people with low vitamin D …
Read MoreWhy Vitamin D Matters So Much for Older Adults' Bones and Muscles
Vitamin D is a nutrient that helps our bodies in many ways, especially as we get older. Scientists have found that many elderly people don't get enough vitamin …
Read MoreNew Ways to Measure Body Shape May Better Predict Weakness in Older Adults
As people age, doctors need better ways to measure whether someone is becoming frail or weak. This study looked at different body measurement methods to see …
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