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High-fiber food advice welcomed by older people, finds study
Older adults are willing to up the fiber in their diet, but need help, a new study has shown.
Nov 21, 2023
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Food service 'allows physicians to prescribe a healthy diet'
For the past five years, Advocate Health Care has provided patients with fresh fruit, vegetables and protein out of its Calumet Heights and Hazel Crest, Illinois, hospitals as part of its Food Farmacy.
Nov 20, 2023
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Following a Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of cognitive decline in older people: Study
Old people who follow a Mediterranean diet are at a lower risk of cognitive decline, according to a study published in the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research. The study provides new evidence for a better understanding ...
Nov 17, 2023
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On nutrition: Index of healthy eating
Halloween is over and the candy bags are empty. Now begins the season of favorite foods and traditions. And with each passing year, I'm reminded that I want to be around for many more.
Nov 3, 2023
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Do you need more dietary fiber or less?
Dietary fiber, also known as roughage or bulk, includes the parts of plant foods your body can't digest or absorb. Unlike other food components, such as fats, proteins or carbohydrates—which your body breaks down and absorbs—fiber ...
Oct 31, 2023
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Q&A: Why do we love carbs so much? The food science behind our favorites
October may be best known for seasonal treats such as pumpkin spice lattes and Halloween candy, but with national months celebrating pizza, pasta and pretzels laying claim to the season, the month can be a carb lover's dream.
Oct 24, 2023
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New personal diet calculator checks how your diet stacks up against guidelines
The Dietary Pattern Calculator (DiPaC), developed by a cross-Canadian team led by University of British Columbia assistant professor Dr. Mahsa Jessri, is a screening tool that can help anyone make healthier food choices and ...
Oct 13, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Loneliness could raise risk for Parkinson's, study finds
Loneliness can leave many feeling desolate, but new research now suggests it may also leave people vulnerable to Parkinson's disease.
Oct 3, 2023
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Saturated fat may interfere with creating memories in the aged brain
New research hints at a few ways fatty foods affect cells in the brain, a finding that could help explain the link between a high-fat diet and impaired memory—especially as we age.
Sep 27, 2023
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Medications
Are fish oil supplements as healthy as we think? And is eating fish better?
Fish oil, which contains omega-3 fatty acids, is promoted for a number of health benefits—from boosting our heart health, protecting our brain from dementia, and easing the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
Sep 25, 2023
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