Pre-frailty awareness offers opportunities for successful aging
Adults with signs of pre-frailty can address health factors to help avoid progression to frailty and lower their mortality risk, say researchers.
Nutrition
Clinical Briefs for Monday, March 2
Nursing home is site of first US coronavirus outbreak: 1 dead, 4 hospitalized … Coronavirus has reached long-term care. Prepare, don’t panic … Vegetarian diet linked to lower ischemic stroke risk … Nutrition and body fat tied to anxiety disorders in older adults
Large study makes clear case for avoiding red and processed meats, researchers claim
Significant heart disease and mortality risks are linked to two weekly servings of these foods, say nutrition researchers.
Eat your veggies: Flavonol-containing foods may reduce dementia risk
The antioxidant, found in fruit, vegetables and in tea, is linked to 48% lower odds of dementia, a study finds.
A nutty idea for slowing cognitive decline
Walnuts may help to slow cognitive decline in at-risk elderly adults, according to a new study.
Men and women benefit from different frailty interventions: review
Frail men and women may have different exercise and nutrition care needs, an Australian study finds.
High-protein diets lead to weight loss – and clogged arteries, mouse study finds
Weight gain was not a problem in mice fed a high-fat, high-protein diet. But their cardiovascular health suffered, say investigators.
COPD severity in older men tied to nutrient intake
Older men with COPD have less severe airway impairment when they increase their consumption of certain nutrients, a new study has found.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, January 21
Opioids often the first prescription for musculoskeletal pain: NIH … Preparing at-risk patient’s mind and body for surgery pays off, study suggests … Walnuts may be good for the gut and heart health … Wearable devices improve flu outbreak predictions
Got milk? Choose low-fat to add years to life, scientists conclude
Adults who regularly consume low-fat milk have fewer signs of biological aging than their peers who prefer the full-fat beverage, a study has found.
