Custom Meal Plans Help Dialysis Patients Get Stronger
Kidney dialysis patients often struggle with poor nutrition and weakness, especially in countries with limited healthcare resources. Researchers tested whether …
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Special Protein Drink Helps Older Adults Stay Stronger Longer
Researchers tested whether a special fermented whey protein drink could help older Korean adults maintain their strength and muscle mass. Forty-five people …
Read MoreHow to Help Older Stomach Cancer Patients Stay Strong and Healthy
Researchers studied 381 older patients with stomach cancer to find the best ways to help them stay physically and mentally strong during recovery. They tested …
Read MoreCan Supermarkets Help Older Adults Eat Better Foods?
Researchers in Japan are testing whether special programs in supermarkets can help older people eat a wider variety of healthy foods. As people age, eating …
Read MoreExercise and Social Programs Help Older Adults Stay Stronger
Researchers looked at 17 studies to see if combining exercise, social activities, and better eating could help older adults who are becoming weak or frail. The …
Read MoreBetter Blood Sugar Control May Help You Stay Strong as You Age
Researchers studied over 26,000 Americans to understand how the body's ability to handle blood sugar affects weakness and frailty in older adults. They found …
Read MoreThree-Part Plan Helps Older Adults Stay Strong and Healthy
As people live longer, many face serious health challenges like muscle loss, weakness, and poor nutrition. Researchers studied a three-part approach combining …
Read MoreBetter Eating Habits May Help Older Adults Stay Strong and Happy
Researchers studied 695 older adults to understand how eating well affects strength, muscle health, and mood. They found that people who eat better quality …
Read MoreWhy Nutrition Matters More as We Get Really Old
Researchers studied people in their 80s to understand how what they eat affects their strength and independence as they age. They found that most very old …
Read MoreThree Vitamins That May Help Older Adults Stay Strong
As people get older, their bodies sometimes don't absorb vitamins as well as they used to. Three vitamins—B9 (folate), B12, and D—seem especially important for …
Read MoreWhy Hospitals Struggle to Help Patients Get Fit Before Surgery
Before having major surgery, patients—especially older adults and those with serious health conditions—could benefit from a program called prehabilitation that …
Read MoreTeaching Doctors How to Help Older Adults Stay Strong and Healthy
Researchers in Canada created an online training program to teach healthcare workers how to prevent and manage frailty—a condition where older adults become …
Read MoreHow Eating Right Helps Older Adults Stay Strong and Independent
Researchers looked at 11 different studies to understand how talking to people about healthy eating can help older adults stay strong and avoid becoming frail. …
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