Two Supplements Help Older Adults Build Muscle and Stay Strong
Researchers tested whether two supplements—arginine (an amino acid) and fish oil—could help older adults with sarcopenia, a condition where muscles weaken and …
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Vitamin C in Food May Help Protect Kidneys in Older Adults
Researchers studied over 6,500 people aged 60 and older to see if eating foods rich in vitamin C could help prevent kidney disease. They found that people who …
Read MoreWhy Protein Matters More Than You Think
A new report shows that many people, especially teenage girls, young women, and older adults, aren't eating enough protein. Doctors are now recommending that …
Read MoreSpecial 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 MoreWhy Muscle Loss Makes Diabetes More Dangerous for Older Adults
Researchers studied 416 older hospital patients to understand how muscle loss affects people with diabetes. They found that patients with both diabetes and …
Read MoreWhat Older Adults Need to Know About Supplements and Medications
Researchers followed thousands of older adults in Tehran for 16 years to understand how many people take dietary supplements and whether these supplements …
Read MoreBetter Ways Hospitals Can Help Older Adults Get the Right Vitamin D
Hospitals often struggle with how to properly test and treat vitamin D deficiency in older patients. This study looked at two different improvement programs …
Read MoreWhat Keeps Older Adults Healthy? Secrets from Malaysia
Researchers in Malaysia interviewed older adults who are aging well to understand their secrets. They found that healthy aging isn't just about exercise or …
Read MorePlant-Based Eating May Help Older Adults Take Fewer Medications
Researchers studied over 3,000 older adults with kidney disease to see if eating more plant-based foods could reduce the number of medications they need to …
Read MoreCan a Simple Heart Age Report Help Older Adults Stay Healthier?
Researchers in China are testing a new way to help older adults with high blood pressure understand their heart disease risk. The study involves about 400 …
Read MoreBrain-Healthy Diet May Help Older Adults Stay Sharp
Researchers studied whether a specific eating plan called the cMIND diet could help older adults keep their thinking skills sharp over 10 years. The cMIND diet …
Read MoreWalking Football Keeps Older Adults Healthy and Active
Researchers studied 32 adults over age 50 who played walking football twice a week for 9 months to see how it affected their health. Walking football is a …
Read MoreWhy Some Older Adults Lose Mobility Faster: Iron and Cell Power
As we age, some older adults lose the ability to move around much faster than others, but scientists haven't fully understood why. This new study is looking at …
Read MoreHow to Stop Depression Before It Starts in Older Adults
Depression affects millions of older people and causes real suffering and disability. Scientists are working on ways to prevent depression before it happens, …
Read MoreCan Peanut Butter Help Older Adults Stay Stronger?
Researchers wanted to know if eating peanut butter every day could help older adults stay physically strong and avoid falls. They gave 120 people over age 65 …
Read MoreSpecial Diet Helps Older Adults Keep Strong Muscles
Researchers studied over 13,000 older adults in China to see if a special eating plan could help them maintain muscle strength and physical ability. The diet, …
Read MoreUnexpected Weight Loss in Older COPD Patients Signals Serious Health Risk
Researchers studied nearly 2,800 older adults with COPD (a serious lung disease) who were treated in intensive care units. They discovered that patients who …
Read MoreStomach Cancer in Seniors: What's Changing and Why It Matters
Researchers looked at stomach cancer in people aged 70 and older around the world from 1990 to 2021. While the rate of new cases per person has actually gone …
Read MoreCoQ10 Pills Don't Boost Energy Like We Hoped
Researchers wanted to know if taking CoQ10 supplements could help older adults have more energy and better health. CoQ10 is a natural substance that helps our …
Read MoreYour 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 MoreWhy Taste Matters: How Taste Loss Affects Health in Older Adults
Researchers studied 70 older adults (average age 82) to understand how well they could taste sweet, salty, and savory flavors, and whether this connected to …
Read MorePoor Nutrition Linked to Bed Sores in Older Hospital Patients
Researchers studied 60 older adults in a hospital to understand why some develop painful bed sores (pressure ulcers) while others don't. They found that …
Read MoreWhat Older Adults Eat Affects Their Body Shape and Health
Researchers looked at older adults who attend university programs to understand how the quality of their diet connects to their body measurements and overall …
Read MoreYour Thyroid and Kidney Health May Be Connected
Researchers studied over 2,000 older adults in China to understand how the thyroid gland works and whether it affects kidney function. They found that people …
Read MoreGardening Helps Older Adults with Diabetes Feel More Energetic
Researchers wanted to see if gardening and farming activities could help older adults with type 2 diabetes feel better and eat healthier. Nine people over 65 …
Read MoreUnusual Hip Fractures Can Happen Without Bone-Strengthening Drugs
Researchers studied 21 older adults who experienced unusual hip fractures without taking bisphosphonates—drugs commonly used to strengthen bones. They found …
Read MorePlant Proteins May Help Older Adults Have Healthier Gut Bacteria
Scientists studied how different types of protein affect the gut bacteria of people aged 60-80. They found that eating more plant-based proteins (like beans …
Read MoreWeight Loss Program Helps Older Adults Feel Better About Themselves
A new study looked at how a 12-week weight loss program affected the way adults over 50 felt about their bodies and eating habits. Researchers found that …
Read MoreWhen Feeding Tubes Stop Working: Hidden Hospital Costs Revealed
Researchers in Japan studied what happens when older hospital patients can't tolerate feeding tubes—a common problem for people with acid reflux. When feeding …
Read MoreVitamin D and Exercise: Does Adding Vitamin D Really Help Build Muscle?
Researchers looked at 28 different studies involving 1,675 adults to see if taking vitamin D supplements while exercising was better than just exercising …
Read MoreVitamin D Levels and COVID-19 Severity: What We Learned
Researchers studied 19 hospitalized COVID-19 patients to understand whether vitamin D and a protein that carries it in the blood affect how sick people get. …
Read MoreDoes Eating More Protein Help Older Adults Keep Their Muscles?
As people get older, they naturally lose muscle mass and strength—a condition called sarcopenia. Researchers in Korea looked at studies examining whether …
Read MoreSpecial Drinks Help Older Adults Stay Stronger and Healthier
Researchers studied 29 older adults who often skipped meals to see if drinking special nutritional supplements could help them. For 8 weeks, participants drank …
Read MoreWhy 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 MoreVitamin D May Help Protect Older Hearts from Inflammation
Researchers studied over 4,000 older adults to understand how vitamin D affects heart health. They found that people with low vitamin D and high inflammation …
Read MoreHow to Help Seniors Avoid Falls in Care Homes
Falls are a serious problem for older people living in care facilities, often causing injuries and health complications. Researchers reviewed 104 studies …
Read MoreFun Board Game Helps Older Adults Learn to Prevent Diabetes
Researchers created a board game called 'Stable Sugar Winner' to teach older adults how to eat healthier and prevent diabetes. Forty-nine older adults played …
Read MoreEating More Plants Linked to Better Health and Happiness in Older Adults
A large study of over 6,600 older adults found that people who eat more healthy plant-based foods report feeling better physically and mentally. Researchers …
Read MoreNew Brain Health Helper Catches Memory Problems Early
Doctors often miss early signs of memory loss and thinking problems in older patients. Researchers created a new role called a Brain Health Navigator—a …
Read MoreProtein Shakes Help Older Cancer Patients Stay Stronger During Treatment
Researchers studied whether special high-protein drinks could help older adults with stomach cancer who were receiving chemotherapy. Forty-six patients aged 65 …
Read MoreWhy Some Older Adults Get Weak Muscles Even With Extra Weight
A new review explains a health problem called sarcopenic obesity, where older people have weak muscles combined with excess body fat. This combination is …
Read MoreTeaching Older Adults Healthy Habits Really Works
Researchers wanted to know if teaching older adults about healthy living could actually change their behavior. They worked with 118 seniors in Iran, giving …
Read MoreYour Genes May Make Blood Pressure Harder to Control
Researchers studied 143 older adults to understand why some people struggle to keep their blood pressure under control even with treatment. They discovered …
Read MoreA Blood Chemical Linked to Memory and Thinking Problems in Older Adults
Researchers studied 2,760 older adults to understand if a substance called methylmalonic acid (MMA) in the blood affects thinking and memory skills. They found …
Read MoreNew App Helps Older Adults Stay Active and Healthy
Researchers in Singapore created a special smartphone app called SingaporeWALK designed specifically for older adults aged 60 and up. The app combines fun …
Read MoreSmart Reminders Help Older Adults Stick With Brain Training
Researchers tested whether personalized reminder messages could help older adults stay committed to daily brain-training exercises on computers and tablets. …
Read MoreNew Hospital Program Helps Older Adults With Hip Fractures Prevent Future Breaks
When older adults break their hip, they're at high risk for breaking bones again in the future. Doctors know a medicine called zoledronic acid can help prevent …
Read MoreCalcium Levels May Predict Survival in Older Adults With COVID-19
Researchers studied 179 older adults hospitalized with COVID-19 to see if the amount of calcium in their blood could predict who might not survive. They found …
Read MoreWhy Older Adults from Minority Communities Need More Vitamin D Help
Researchers in East London talked to nine older adults from minority ethnic backgrounds to understand what they know about vitamin D and why they might not get …
Read MoreWhen Older Adults Eat Breakfast May Matter for Living Longer
Researchers followed nearly 3,000 older adults in the UK for over 30 years to understand how meal timing changes with age and affects health. They discovered …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D May Increase COVID-19 Death Risk
Researchers in Taiwan studied 481 people to see if vitamin D levels affected COVID-19 outcomes. While vitamin D didn't seem to protect people from catching …
Read MoreSpecial Nutrition Teams Help Older Adults Recover Better From Stomach Cancer Surgery
When older adults with stomach cancer are malnourished (not getting enough nutrients), they face serious risks after surgery. Researchers studied 65 patients …
Read MoreB Vitamins and Brain Health: What Older Adults Should Know
Researchers studied 100 older Chinese adults to understand how certain B vitamins affect memory and thinking skills. They found that people with memory …
Read MorePurple Berry Extract May Help Heart Health in Older Adults
Researchers tested whether a supplement made from aronia berries (also called chokeberries) could help older adults with metabolic syndrome—a condition …
Read MoreVitamin D Levels and Brain Health in Older Adults
Researchers studied 289 older adults (ages 65-85) to understand how different types of vitamin D in the blood relate to memory and thinking skills. They found …
Read MoreBetter Care for Belly Blood Flow Problems in Older Adults
When blood vessels that feed the stomach and intestines get narrower over time, it can cause serious problems—especially in older people. This review looked at …
Read MoreHealthy Eating May Help Protect Brain Health in People Under 70
Researchers studied over 1,100 older adults in the Netherlands to see if eating according to healthy diet guidelines could help protect their thinking and …
Read MoreStrong Bones at Any Age: New Ways to Prevent Fractures
Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become weak and break easily, especially as people get older. Many treatments exist to prevent fractures, but doctors …
Read MoreVitamin D Supplements Help Older Adults Recover From Hip Fractures
When older adults break their hip, they often have very low vitamin D levels, which can slow their healing. Researchers tested two different ways of giving …
Read MoreEating More Variety Helps Keep Your Gums Healthy
Researchers studied over 26,000 older adults in China to see if eating different types of foods affects gum health. They found that people who ate a wider …
Read MoreNew Fitness Standards for Adults 55-75: What's Normal for Your Age
Researchers studied 611 Dutch adults between 55 and 75 years old to create new fitness standards based on age and sex. They measured how much oxygen people's …
Read MoreCan Cocoa Extract Help Fight Aging Inflammation?
Researchers studied whether a cocoa supplement could reduce inflammation in older adults. Over 2 years, nearly 600 people aged 60 and up took either a cocoa …
Read MoreExercise and Brain Training Help Older Adults Walk Better and Avoid Falls
Researchers studied 161 older adults with mild memory problems to see if exercise, brain training games, and vitamin D could help them walk better and prevent …
Read MoreExercise and Sleep Help Older Adults with Diabetes Keep Muscle
Researchers studied 65 older Chinese adults with type 2 diabetes to understand why some lose muscle mass (a condition called sarcopenia) while others don't. …
Read MoreShaking Exercises and Vitamin D Help Older Adults Build Bone and Muscle
Researchers tested whether a special type of exercise combined with vitamin D could help older adults with a condition that weakens both bones and muscles. …
Read MoreWeight Loss Surgery Changes How Your Body Uses Selenium
When people have weight loss surgery, their bodies struggle to absorb important nutrients like selenium, which helps protect against disease and muscle loss. …
Read MoreCan Vitamin E Help Older Adults Stay Healthier?
Scientists are testing whether a special form of vitamin E called tocotrienol can help people aged 50-75 feel better and stay healthier. This study involves …
Read MoreBetter Nutrition Drinks for Older Adults: What's New and What Works
Malnutrition is a serious health problem for older people and those with long-term illnesses. Nutrition drinks and supplements can help, but doctors, …
Read MoreTwo Brain Vitamins Work Better Together for Older Adults
Researchers studied nearly 2,500 people over age 60 to see how vitamins B2 and E affect thinking and memory skills. They found that people who ate more of both …
Read MoreWhen Older Adults Eat May Matter for Their Health
A new study published in JAMA suggests that the timing of meals throughout the day may play a role in the health outcomes of older adults. Researchers …
Read MoreStrength Training Boosts a Protein That Shows Better Health
Researchers studied 43 older Japanese adults who did gentle strength exercises twice a week for 12 weeks using elastic bands. They discovered that when people …
Read MoreLosing Weight Helps Older Adults' Heart Health
Researchers studied 518 older adults (average age 70) who were overweight and followed either a special heart-healthy diet or a regular diet for 3 years. Both …
Read MoreWhy Your Sleep Problems Might Mean Low Vitamin D Levels
Researchers studied 451 older adults to see if a simple sleep questionnaire could help identify people with low vitamin D. They found that people with signs of …
Read MoreSpecial Diet May Help Keep Brains Sharp in Older Adults With Obesity
Researchers tested whether a healthy eating plan called the MIND diet could help older adults keep their thinking skills sharp. They studied 604 people aged …
Read MoreQuick Brain-Health Diet Test Works Well for Older Adults
Researchers created a short 15-question quiz to help older adults check if they're eating a brain-healthy diet called the MIND diet. The MIND diet combines …
Read MoreHow a Healthy Liver Keeps Your Brain Sharp as You Age
Researchers studied 630 older adults to understand how lifestyle choices, diet, and liver health affect memory and thinking skills. They found that people with …
Read MoreA Brain Chemical Linked to Memory Problems in Older Adults
Researchers studied 2,762 people over age 60 to understand why some experience memory and thinking problems as they age. They found that people with higher …
Read MoreYour Smartphone Camera Could Check Your Nutrition Health
Researchers discovered a new way to check if someone is getting enough nutrition using just a smartphone camera. Instead of expensive tests and equipment, they …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Older Men Keep Their Muscle Strength
Researchers followed 1,292 older adults in Korea for two years to see if vitamin D levels affected muscle loss, a condition called sarcopenia that makes it …
Read MoreCommon Stomach Acid Drugs May Weaken Bones in Older Adults
Researchers studied how a popular stomach medication called proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) affects bone health in older people. They followed 189 adults over …
Read MoreDoes Cocoa Extract Change Heart-Health Chemicals in Your Blood?
Researchers wanted to know if eating cocoa extract supplements could change two important chemicals in your blood called TMAO and choline. These chemicals are …
Read MoreWhy Older Adults Need to Check Their B12 Levels
As people get older, they're more likely to have low vitamin B12 without knowing it. This vitamin is super important for keeping your brain sharp, your muscles …
Read MoreCan Online Exercise and Nutrition Help Slow Memory Loss?
Researchers talked to doctors and people with early-stage dementia (along with their caregivers) to understand what they think about getting health care …
Read MoreWhen You Eat Matters: Dinner Timing May Help Blood Sugar and Weight
Researchers studied 43 older adults to see if eating a healthy meal at different times of day would affect their health. Some people ate a special meal in the …
Read MoreSimple Eating Checks Help Older Adults Keep Weight On
Researchers in Japan tested a new way to help older adults in day-care programs who have trouble eating and are losing weight. They trained regular staff to …
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 MoreBetter Nutrition and Movement Help Stroke Survivors Keep Sharp Minds
After a stroke, older adults who eat well and stay active tend to keep their thinking skills sharper over time. Researchers followed 284 stroke patients for …
Read MoreHarder Workouts Beat Easy Exercise for Older Adults' Body Shape
Researchers wanted to know if pushing yourself harder during exercise helps older adults get better results. They studied 123 healthy people around age 72 who …
Read MoreWhy Some Seniors Don't Get Bone Health Care After Hip Fractures
Researchers looked at over 1,100 seniors who had surgery for hip fractures to see if doctors were treating their weak bones fairly. They checked whether …
Read MoreGetting Older Adults Ready for Joint Surgery Works
Researchers tested a new way to help older adults who are weak or frail prepare for hip, knee, or other bone surgery. The program included phone coaching, …
Read MoreYour Teeth Shape What You Eat: A Study of Older Adults
Researchers studied nearly 12,000 older adults in China to understand how dental health affects what people choose to eat. They found that people with fewer …
Read MoreWhy Shorter Cell Caps May Mean More Back Pain in Older Adults
Researchers studied over 2,000 people aged 60 and older to understand why some develop chronic lower back pain. They looked at telomeres—the protective caps on …
Read MoreSpecial Protein Drink Helps Older Adults Recover Faster and Costs Less
Researchers studied whether a special protein drink designed to build muscle could help older adults with muscle weakness recover better during hospital …
Read MoreFish Helps Pain, Coffee Might Make It Worse in Older Adults
Researchers followed 205 older adults for two years to see how changes in what they eat affect their pain levels. They found that people who ate more fish …
Read MoreEating Alone May Weaken Muscles in Older Adults
During the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers studied 237 older adults living in their communities to understand how eating habits affect muscle strength and …
Read MoreCan Calcium Pills Help Prevent Broken Bones in Older Adults?
Researchers looked at 23 different studies involving over 70,000 people aged 50 and older to see if taking calcium supplements could help prevent broken bones. …
Read MoreSimple Exercise Program Helps Older Adults Live Longer and Costs Less
Researchers in South Korea tested whether a 6-month program of exercise, better nutrition, and mental health support could help older adults stay healthier and …
Read MoreSimple Lifestyle Changes Help Protect Brain Health in Older Adults
Researchers in Japan studied whether making healthy lifestyle changes could slow down memory problems in older adults who had heart disease risk factors like …
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Muscles Strong as You Age
As Korea's population gets older, doctors are seeing more cases of sarcopenia—a condition where people lose muscle mass, strength, and ability to move as they …
Read MoreEating More Plants May Help Prevent High Blood Pressure in Older Adults
Researchers followed nearly 4,000 older adults in China for about 3 years to see if eating more plant-based foods could help prevent high blood pressure. They …
Read MoreWhat Older Adults Eat Affects How Often They Visit the Doctor
Researchers in Bangladesh studied 400 people aged 60 and older to understand how their eating habits and health problems affect whether they visit doctors. …
Read MoreExercise and Better Food Help Older Adults Build Muscle and Stay Balanced
Researchers tested whether combining special nursing care, good nutrition, and exercise could help older adults with sarcopenia—a condition where muscles …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Older Men Control Blood Sugar Better Than Women
Researchers studied how vitamin D affects blood sugar control in aging mice, finding that it may work differently in males versus females. The study discovered …
Read MoreEating Alone May Shrink Your Brain, Study Finds
Researchers studied 727 healthy older adults in Japan and discovered something surprising: people who eat alone regularly have smaller brain regions compared …
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 …
Read MoreExercise Helps Older Adults with Diabetes Think Better and Feel Great
Researchers studied 43 older adults with type 2 diabetes who participated in a 12-week exercise program combining strength training and aerobic cycling twice …
Read MoreDoes Vitamin D Help Reduce Belly Fat in Older Adults?
Researchers studied 600 older adults in Iran to see if vitamin D levels were connected to the amount of deep belly fat they had. They found a weak connection: …
Read MoreWhy Strong Muscles Matter More Than Bones for Hip Fracture Prevention
Researchers studied older adults to understand why vitamin D deficiency increases hip fracture risk. They compared 138 people who had suffered hip fractures …
Read MoreWhy Older Women With Weak Bones Fall and Break More Easily
Researchers studied 563 older adults who visited a falls clinic to understand how weak bones affect injury risk. They found that people with osteoporosis (a …
Read MorePlant Stanols Don't Boost Flu Shot Protection in Older Adults
Researchers wanted to know if eating plant stanols—special compounds found in some foods—could help older people's bodies respond better to flu vaccines. They …
Read MoreNew Program Helps Heart Patients and Caregivers Keep Minds Sharp
Researchers are testing a new program called LifeWise that helps older adults with heart and metabolic problems protect their brain health and prevent memory …
Read MoreVitamin D and Probiotics May Help Protect Gut Health as We Age
As we get older, our gut bacteria, immune system, and vitamin D levels all change in ways that can make us less healthy. Scientists created a computer model to …
Read MoreCan Whey Protein Help Your Gut Bacteria Stay Healthy?
Researchers wanted to know if whey protein powder could help improve the bacteria living in older adults' stomachs and intestines. Sixteen older adults drank a …
Read MoreNew Diet Plan Helps Older Adults Lower Cholesterol
Researchers in China tested a new eating plan designed specifically for older adults with high cholesterol. The plan combined ideas from Mediterranean and DASH …
Read MoreVitamin D Levels May Affect Body Fat and Hormones in Older Adults
Researchers studied over 2,400 older Chinese adults to understand how vitamin D levels connect to sex hormones and body composition. They found that most older …
Read MoreExercise Before Surgery Doesn't Help Frail Older Adults Recover Faster
Researchers tested whether older adults with frailty who did exercises and ate better before surgery would recover faster and have fewer problems after …
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 MoreSimple Habits Can Cut Stroke Risk in Half for Older Adults
Researchers studied over 17,000 older adults in China who have high blood pressure to see if healthy habits could protect them from stroke. They found that …
Read MoreHow a Common Diabetes Drug May Help Older Adults Stay Sharp
Researchers studied 468 older adults with type 2 diabetes to understand what helps them stay mentally and physically strong as they age. They found that people …
Read MoreProtein Shakes Help Older Hospital Patients Build Muscle Back
When older people stay in the hospital for a long time, they lose muscle mass very quickly, which makes them weaker and less able to move around. Researchers …
Read MoreCan a Short Video Help Older Adults Eat Better After Surgery?
After leaving the hospital, many older adults don't know how much protein and calories they need to stay healthy and strong. Researchers in Norway tested …
Read MoreWhy Vitamin B12 Deficiency Can Be Dangerous in Older Adults
Vitamin B12 deficiency is common in older people but is often mistaken for normal aging. This case study describes an 87-year-old man whose B12 deficiency led …
Read MoreSpecial Diet Plan Helps Protect Heart Arteries in Older Adults
Researchers studied 1,000 older adults with high blood pressure to see if a special eating plan could help protect their heart arteries. Half the group …
Read MoreNew Combo Treatment Shows Promise for Blood Cancer in Older Adults
Researchers found that combining a vitamin D-like drug with a low dose of an existing cancer medicine may help treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a serious …
Read MoreBrain Training Apps Work Well for Older Adults with Memory Loss
Researchers tested two different computer brain-training programs designed for older adults experiencing mild memory problems. Both programs helped people …
Read MoreExercise Plus Soy Protein Helps Older Adults Stay Strong
Researchers tested whether combining exercise with soy protein could help older adults become stronger and less frail. They studied 77 people with an average …
Read MoreTomato Power: How This Food May Help Prevent Gum Disease
Researchers studied over 1,200 older adults to understand why some people develop serious gum disease while others don't. They found that people who eat enough …
Read MoreHow Food Thickeners Help Older Adults Eat Better
This chapter explores how food thickeners—special ingredients that change the texture of foods and drinks—can help seniors get better nutrition. As people age, …
Read MoreTwo Joint Diseases Share the Same Root Cause
Researchers discovered that two painful inflammatory conditions affecting older adults—polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis—have nearly identical …
Read MoreWhy Diabetes May Affect Memory in Older Adults
Researchers studied 564 older adults with type 2 diabetes to understand how the disease affects thinking and memory skills. They found that about half of these …
Read MoreLosing Teeth May Affect Your Ability to Move and Stay Healthy
Researchers studied over 8 million older Americans to understand how tooth loss affects overall health and independence. They found that people who have lost …
Read MoreProtein and Exercise Help Older Adults Recover Better From Hip Fractures
When older adults break their hip, recovery is tough and takes a long time. Researchers are testing whether eating more protein and doing exercise together …
Read MoreWhy Bigger Red Blood Cells May Hurt Memory in Older Adults
Researchers followed 530 older adults in Taiwan for 8 years to see if the size of their red blood cells affected their thinking and memory skills. They found …
Read MoreProcessed Foods May Hurt Brain Health in Older Adults
Researchers studied nearly 3,000 Americans over age 60 to see how different eating patterns affected their memory and thinking skills. They found that people …
Read MoreCertain Foods and Probiotics May Help Older Adults Keep Their Muscles Strong
Researchers looked at 63 studies involving nearly 5,000 people over age 50 to see if certain foods and supplements could help prevent muscle loss that comes …
Read MoreBrain-Healthy MIND Diet May Help Keep Your Mind Sharp as You Age
Scientists reviewed 11 studies involving over 17,000 older adults to see if following the MIND diet helps protect brain function. The MIND diet combines the …
Read MoreDaily Multivitamins Don't Lower Blood Pressure for Most Older Adults
A large study of nearly 9,000 older adults found that taking daily multivitamin supplements didn't prevent high blood pressure or lower blood pressure readings …
Read MoreHigher Blood Iron Levels May Help Keep Your Mind Sharp as You Age
A large 3-year study of over 2,000 healthy European adults aged 70 and older found that those with higher hemoglobin levels (a measure of iron in blood) were …
Read MoreBrain Supplement Creatine May Help Memory in Older Adults
Scientists reviewed six studies involving over 1,500 older adults to see if creatine, a popular muscle supplement, might also help brain function. They found …
Read MoreB Vitamins May Give Your Brain a Small Boost as You Age
Scientists looked at 17 studies involving over 5,000 older adults to see if B vitamins help keep minds sharp. They found that taking B6, B9 (folate), or B12 …
Read MoreFood Warning Labels Help Older Adults Make Healthier Choices
Researchers studied 1,125 adults over 60 in Brazil to see how warning labels on food packages affect their shopping choices. They found that warning labels do …
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