Nutrition for Older Adults : 231 Articles

If you're over 65, eating right and exercising can make a big difference in how you spend your senior years.  A healthy diet can increase your energy level, mental acuity, resistance to infection as well as reduce the risk of health problems prevalent among older adults. This section contains information that can help you stay healthy and active as you age.

Eating healthier means living longer

In a study that will be published in the January 2011 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, researchers have identified an eating pattern that's associated with a 40…

Eating orange and dark green vegetables extends life

New study findings from researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that eating plenty of orange and dark green vegetables, such as sweet potatoes, carrots and…

Moderate alcohol consumption keeps women healthier in old age

New study findings from researchers at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard medical school are reporting that middle-aged women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol are…

Fruits and vegetables help keep fractures at bay

Researchers from McGill University in Montreal are reporting that older women who eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains have a decreased risk of bone fractures compared to women…

Beet juice boosts brain health in older adults

New study findings are reporting that drinking beet juice can increase blood flow to the brain in older adults, a finding that could hold great potential for combating the progression of…

Fish oil no help once Alzheimer’s starts

A new study from U.S researchers is reporting that fish oil supplement don't offer any benefit to Alzheimer's patients once the disease has started. The surprising findings come from…

Vitamin B12 may offer protection against Alzheimer’s

According to a new study released earlier this week, vitamin B12 may help protect against Alzheimer's disease. The study suggests that seniors with more of the active part of the vitamin…

B vitamins halt brain shrinkage, slow progression of dementia

According to a new study, daily tablets of large doses of B vitamins can halve the rate of brain shrinkage in elderly people with memory problems and may slow their progression towards…

Wider waist may increase death risk, regardless of weight

According to a new study from researchers at the American Cancer Society, men and women who are very large around the middle, regardless of their body mass index (BMI), are at much greater…

Eating fish once per week helps protect the eyes

A new study has found that older adults who eat fatty fish at least once a week may have a lower risk of serious vision loss from age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The new findings,…

Excess weight linked to memory problems in older women

It turns out older women hoping to keep their minds in top form should keep an eye on the scale.  Researchers from Northwestern University in Chicago are reporting a link between slowing…

Vitamin E may protect against Alzheimer’s disease

A new study from Swedish researchers has found that high levels of vitamin E in the blood is associated with a decreased risk of Alzheimer's disease in older adults. Researchers studied…

Weight gain after the age of 50 ups diabetes risk

Researchers from the University of Washington in Seattle are reporting that obesity and weight gain substantially increase the risk for diabetes in the elderly. Researchers followed people…

Low B vitamins linked to depression in older adults

A new study from researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago has found that older adults with low intakes of vitamins B6 and B12 may have a higher risk of developing depression…

Abdominal fat increases dementia risk

People with high levels of abdominal fat could be at a greater risk of developing dementia later in life, new research reports. To investigate, researchers from Boston University School of…

Low vitamin D linked to depression in older adults

New study findings from researchers at the National Institute on Aging in Baltimore are reporting that older adults with low levels of vitamin D are more likely to become depressed, compared…

Obesity gene linked to Alzheimer’s disease

A study published by U.S researchers this week has found that a variant of an obesity gene carried by more than a third of the U.S. population also reduces brain volume, potentially increasing…

Food combination helps reduce Alzheimer’s risk

A new study, published online in the Archives of Neurology from theColumbia University Medical Center in New York has found that a certain food combination may help lower the risk of…

Calcium intake from food linked to longer life in men

Adding calcium to your diet may do more than keep your bones strong.  New study findings from Swedish researchers shows it may also help you live longer. The study, published in the…

High-fiber diet linked to lower lung disease risk

A massive study from French researchers has found that people who get enough fiber in their diets, particularly from whole grains, may have a lower risk of developing chronic lung disease than…