Food insecurity rises among US families with older adults
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 05, 2024
Food insecurity in American families with older adults has increased in recent decades, and a new study reveals just how much.
Report: Food insecurity linked to memory problems, dementia in older adults
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 22, 2023
Food insecurity in older adults is linked to dementia, worsening memory and faster memory decline, according to a report published this week in JAMA Network Open.
Food insecurity linked to faster memory decline in older adults
By
John Roszkowski
Jul 06, 2023
Older adults who face food insecurity may experience more rapid memory decline than those who have enough to eat, a new study finds.
Just a bologna sandwich
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jan 17, 2023
I admit I am a bit of a foodie. If there is a show about gourmet food, especially with a competition, I’m pretty sure I’m going to watch it. Everything from “Top Chef,” “Mixology,” “Iron...
Artificially sweetened beverages do not trigger urinary incontinence, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 21, 2022
The consumption of artificially sweetened beverages does not significantly affect senior women’s odds of reporting stress or urge incontinence, researchers report.
Consuming over-processed foods may hasten cognitive decline: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 09, 2022
High consumption of these foods was linked to a 28% faster rate of global cognitive decline and a 25% faster rate of executive function decline, investigators report.
Scientists publish findings on what constitutes a ‘longevity’ diet
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 10, 2022
A century’s-worth of studies have helped researchers define a diet to help extend the life span. Adjustments should be made for older adults, they say.
Dietary quality has worsened for older U.S. adults, 2-decade study reveals
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 14, 2022
Fully 61% of older Americans have a poor quality diet, an increase of 10% between 2001 and 2018, according to standardized measures.
Vitamins C and E linked to 32 percent lower risk of Parkinson’s in large study
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 11, 2021
Investigators looked for a link between dietary antioxidants and Parkinson’s risk in more than 41,000 adults in a long-term Swedish public health study.
High-quality carbs linked to lowered diabetes risk
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 01, 2020
A new study highlights the importance of distinguishing between dietary carbohydrates from high- and low-quality sources, say investigators.