High-dairy diet cuts fractures by a third across 60 long-term care facilities
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 16, 2020
A boost in milk, cheese and yogurt consumption for thousands of residents over two years was tied to a significant drop in falls and fracture incidence, investigators say.
A little meat and dairy won’t undermine benefits of a plant-based diet, say investigators
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 28, 2020
Consuming a plant-based diet that includes a small amount of animal products lowers blood pressure and could reduce stroke risk by 14%, researchers have found.
With careful adoption, soy and wheat can help maintain seniors’ muscles, says expert
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 08, 2020
Plant protein can help older adults maintain muscle mass, but users must adjust for any loss of animal protein when making dietary changes, says a nutrition scientist.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, June 10
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 09, 2020
Tai chi may help lift depression in older adults with heart disease … Heart scan plus physical activity predicts mortality risk in seniors, study finds … Alzheimer research: Noise-inducing neurons...
High-quality carbs linked to lowered diabetes risk
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 01, 2020
A new study highlights the importance of distinguishing between dietary carbohydrates from high- and low-quality sources, say investigators.
Fracture study puts dairy products out to pasture
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Alicia Lasek
May 27, 2020
Dairy products offer little help in preventing bone loss and fractures in women at risk, according to new research.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, May 20
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Alicia Lasek
May 19, 2020
Report shows “staggering” mortality among patients with COVID-19 symptoms … Fruit and vegetable-rich diet tied to lowered cardiac damage markers in healthy adults … Direct oral anticoagulants tied...
Boost berry, tea and fruit consumption to lower dementia risk, study suggests
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Alicia Lasek
May 06, 2020
Adding a small weekly portion of flavonoid-containing foods to a diet that is low in these nutrients may effect dementia risk over time, say investigators.
Food combinations may affect dementia risk, researchers suggest
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 23, 2020
People who don’t have dementia are more likely to have a diverse diet with healthier combinations of foods, according to a new study from France.
Diet may help preserve cognition: Fish, vegetables most protective foods
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 14, 2020
Study participants who consumed the most fish had a significantly slower cognitive decline rate, according to researchers.