Study: Healthy eating linked to long-term healthy aging
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 08, 2024
Sticking to a healthy eating pattern in the long term is linked to higher chances of healthy aging, recent research shows.
Study reveals link between nutrition deficiency, all-cause death in hypertensive older adults
By
Kristen Fischer
Jun 11, 2024
A new study showed the link between nutrition deficiency patterns and the risk for all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in older adults with hypertension. Authors said the pattern may be an important...
Report: Food insecurity common in older adults with diabetes, poses hypoglycemia risk
By
Kristen Fischer
May 21, 2024
Food insecurity is common among older adults with type 2 diabetes, putting them at a higher risk for low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). When healthcare providers only ask about economic food security and...
Eat up, older adults: Certain nutrients linked to better cognitive function
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 08, 2023
Several nutrients are linked with cognitive function and mood in older adults, according to a new report.
Oral health indirectly linked to psychological well-being in older adults
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 31, 2024
Oral health has effects on the mental well-being of older adults, but not directly, according to a new report.
Whose life is it anyway?
By
Jean Wendland Porter
Sep 21, 2023
My family is full of therapists, and most of us work in skilled nursing. My sister, an experienced speech language pathologist, called to commiserate about one of her patients who had difficulty swallowing. ...
Protein and aging
By
Phyllis Famularo
Jan 24, 2024
Healthcare professionals often hear a common question regarding older adults and adequate nutrition: “Are they eating enough protein?” The Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine...