Why Older Adults Need Better Nutrition Care to Live Longer
Researchers studied 100 older adults in hospitals to understand how nutrition problems affect their health and survival. They found that many seniors had …
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Why Vitamin D Matters More for Older Adults' Health
Researchers studied 439 older adults (ages 65-100) receiving home care to understand how vitamin D levels connect to their overall health and body …
Read MoreWhy Older Adults Lose Muscle and How to Fight Back
As we age, our bodies naturally lose muscle tissue while gaining fat, a condition called sarcopenia that often goes unnoticed but can seriously affect health …
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 MoreNew Test Helps Doctors Spot Muscle Loss in Older Hospital Patients
Researchers found a better way to identify muscle loss (called sarcopenia) in older people staying in hospitals. They created a new screening tool called the …
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