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
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 27, 2020
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
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 25, 2020
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
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 21, 2020
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
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 17, 2020
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...
Got milk? Choose low-fat to add years to life, scientists conclude
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jan 15, 2020
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.
Frequent tea consumption tied to lower heart disease, stroke and mortality risk
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 13, 2020
People who consume tea three or more times per week have a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease and death, say researchers.
Dietary magnesium linked to fatal heart disease prevention in older women
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 01, 2020
Magnesium, found in dark chocolate and avocado, is tied to a lower risk of heart disease in postmenopausal women, suggests a new study.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, November 19
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 18, 2019
New guidelines issued for treating, preventing pressure ulcers … Mexican American seniors at risk of pain-related frailty … High-protein diets may harm your kidneys … FDA OKs new antibacterial drug...
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, November 14
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 13, 2019
Depression linked to nutrition in middle-aged and older Canadians … More adult Americans having trouble falling, staying asleep … Will ‘smart toilets’ become the next health monitor?