Consuming too much sugar is linked to dementia, according to a new study.
Eating more ultra-processed foods linked to higher mortality
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 02, 2024
Older adults who ate more ultra-processed foods were about 10% more likely to die over about a 23-year average compared to those who ate less processed foods, according to findings being presented at the...
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...
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
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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.