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08/13/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Vitamin D can prevent hip fractures in older adults by making their muscles stronger

Vitamin D is a fairly well-known vitamin, thanks largely to its association with calcium. More studies are coming out proving its benefits in building stronger bones. One such study detailed how vitamin D intake can help elderly people avoid hip fractures, thereby protecting them from injury and helping improve their quality of life. The study […]

06/13/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Older patients can still maintain their mobility if they take proper calcium and vitamin D supplements

As one gets older and the body becomes frailer, the risk of falls and having fractured hips increases. A randomized trial conducted in France proved that calcium and vitamin D can help older adults develop stronger bones and thus, become more resistant to fractures caused by accidents. The subjects of the trial were older women […]

05/16/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Elderly people who follow a diet that is widely varied boost their quality of life

As a person advances in life, eating a variety of foods instead of restricting diets could be beneficial to their health. In a study, experts suggested that the elderly should follow a diet that is widely varied in order to boost the quality of their lives. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the largest organization of […]

03/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Science confirms that a diet of vegetables, fruit, whole grains is good for body and mind

Depression is common in older adults, and even more so in people who have memory problems, vascular conditions – such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol – or people who previously have had a stroke. Earlier scientific literature, however, has shown that healthy lifestyle changes are associated with lower depression rates. A study led by researchers […]

03/12/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Vitamin D may accelerate muscle repair when combined with olive oil, according to new study

You are probably familiar with the bone-strengthening effects of vitamin D, but a new study reveals that the vitamin can also help to repair muscle fibers significantly when it is consumed along with extra virgin olive oil. Researchers from the University of Catania in Italy fed some rats a regular diet, while others were given […]

06/06/2017 / By Russel Davis

Elderly are not getting enough quality protein, warns scientific review

The current recommendations on daily protein intake may not be enough for the elderly and critically-ill adults, an analysis in the Frontiers in Nutrition revealed. According to researchers at the McMaster University in Canada, people can find the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) on the nutrition labels of all processed food products. Food manufacturers have long been required to list the nutritional value […]

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