Blood Pressure Pills May Lower Dementia Risk in Older Adults
Researchers followed over 51,000 people with high blood pressure for more than 11 years to compare two common types of blood pressure medications. They found …
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Group Classes Help Weak, Elderly People Feel Better and Eat Healthier
Researchers studied 55 older adults who were becoming physically weak and fragile. They attended 12 group classes that taught them about healthy eating, …
Read MoreSpecial Nutrition Drinks Help Older Adults Recover Faster From Hip Surgery
When older adults break their hip, their body needs extra nutrition to heal properly. Researchers tested whether giving patients special nutrition drinks …
Read MoreCan a Plant-Based Diet Keep Older Adults' Muscles Strong?
Researchers are testing whether older adults can maintain strong leg muscles while eating a vegan diet. Since plant-based foods have less protein than meat and …
Read MoreWhy Sleepiness During Meals May Signal Dangerous Weight Loss in Seniors
Researchers in Japan followed 172 older adults living in nursing homes for one year to understand why some lose weight. They found that about one-third of …
Read MoreWhy Your Immune System Ages and How It Affects Your Heart
As we get older, our immune system naturally weakens—a process called immunosenescence. This research explains how this aging process contributes to heart …
Read MoreWhat Older Adults Eat in Care Homes: A Look at Protein Quality
Researchers in South Korea looked at what meals were served in nursing homes to see if older adults were getting good protein. They studied menus from four …
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 …
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