According to a newly published study, people that like sweets tend to be at a higher risk of developing health issues like diabetes, stroke, and depression. The team used about 180,000 volunteers that were participants in the … [Read more...]
Avoiding Inflammation Through Your Diet
Inflammation is one of the biggest ongoing issues that people of all ages face. Seniors especially can be harmed by long term inflammation making movement more difficult, increase likelihood of infections, and cause other health … [Read more...]
Diet and Dementia
A new study out of Massachusetts General Hospital indicates that a diet that consists of eating ultra-processed food is linked to a higher risk of stroke and cognitive decline. Eating healthy carries a lot of benefits with it. … [Read more...]
Top Ways to Stay Independent as You Age
One of the biggest concerns that people have as they get older is their independence. The vast majority of people want to maintain the lifestyles that they have lived for as long as possible. No one wants to need to rely on others to make … [Read more...]
Diet and Dementia
When someone suffers from dementia, moving to a new location can exacerbate symptoms and speed up a potential decline in cognitive health. However, this can be a problematic situation as people with dementia often need professional level … [Read more...]
A Keto Diet for Seniors?
Fad diets come and go. If I had been asked a few years ago, I would have quickly told you that the keto diet was one of those fads. My prediction would have been that it would be long forgotten by now. But that’s not the case. … [Read more...]
New Advancements in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease
There’s no cure for Alzheimer’s disease right now, but that doesn’t mean that progress isn’t being made in the fight against it. Alzheimer's disease is a progressively debilitating neurological condition. It impacts millions of … [Read more...]
Potential Benefits of Flavanols
Studies suggest that compounds called flavanols have multiple health benefits, including a potential positive impact on memory and cognitive health. Flavanols are natural compounds found in plant-based foods like cocoa, tea, … [Read more...]
Healthy Food Choices for Seniors
A healthy diet is a very important part of a healthy life. As you probably already know, diets that are rich in sugar, fats, and fried foods can often lead to health complications down the road. These things can be okay when consumed in … [Read more...]
Diabetes and Senior Care
Diabetes can take a toll on someone, especially as they get older. Unfortunately, as time goes by, the symptoms and treatment of diabetes can become more and more difficult. The proper treatment of the disease, starting in its early stages … [Read more...]
Can Food Prevent Dementia?
Anecdotal wisdom says that there are certain foods that might have the potential to help prevent dementia. These include foods that are high in antioxidants, like dark leafy greens, colorful fruits, and some nuts and fish. Regions of the … [Read more...]
How Subtle Changes to Your Diet Might Help
Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States. Each year, about 800,000 people die from a cardiovascular disease related event in our country. This is a huge number, and the sad part of all of it is, a large number of these … [Read more...]
