Junk Food Linked to Weakness and Frailty in Older Adults
Researchers followed nearly 1,000 people over age 65 in Italy for more than 16 years to see how eating ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks, sugary …
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How One Man Got Stronger in 12 Weeks With Help From Doctors
A 70-year-old man who was weak and underweight worked with an occupational therapist and a team of doctors for 12 weeks to get healthier. The program focused …
Read MoreWhy Some Older Adults Get Weaker: New Clues About Genes and Health
Researchers studied 170 older Thai adults to understand why some people become frail as they age. They looked at vitamin B levels, specific genes that affect …
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 MoreHow Men and Women Show Different Early Signs of Getting Frail
As people get older, some develop a condition called frailty that makes everyday activities harder. Scientists studied over 1,500 people aged 60 and older to …
Read MoreVolunteers Can Help Older Adults Stay Strong at Home
Researchers tested whether regular people could be trained to help older adults who are weak or frail stay healthy after leaving the hospital. Twenty-seven …
Read MoreWhy Older Adults Need Better Nutrition to Stay Strong
Researchers studied over 14,000 older Korean adults to understand how nutrition affects frailty—a condition where people become weak and vulnerable. They found …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Linked to Weakness in Older Men
Researchers studied over 6,500 older Korean adults to understand how vitamin D levels affect frailty—a condition where people become weak and lose …
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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