Certain 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 …
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Brain-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 MoreOnline Nutrition Classes Work Great for Older Adults When Done Right
Researchers tested whether older adults could successfully learn nutrition through online classes. They worked with 319 seniors at meal program sites in San …
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 …
Read MoreWeekly Therapy Sessions Help 70-Year-Old Man Get Strong Enough to Visit Family
A 70-year-old man who was weak and underweight worked with an occupational therapist for 12 weeks to get strong enough to take a train to visit his family. …
Read MoreBetter Support May Help Older Stomach Cancer Patients Stay Stronger
Researchers studied 381 older adults with stomach cancer to see what might help prevent them from becoming frail and weak over time. They found that improving …
Read MoreMuscle Loss Plus Weight Gain: A Double Health Problem for Older Adults
Scientists are studying a condition called sarcopenic obesity, where older adults lose muscle while gaining fat at the same time. This double problem is …
Read MoreProtein Drinks Help Older Cancer Patients Stay Better Nourished During Treatment
Researchers studied 46 older adults with stomach cancer who were getting chemotherapy before surgery. Half the patients drank high-protein supplements daily …
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