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Topic- Nutrition
Age-specific dietary guidelines urged
In a study of close to 140,000 older Australians, researchers found strong evidence of links between certain food groups and memory loss and comorbid heart disease or diabetes. The findings point to a need for age-specific dietary guidelines, they say, and could serve as a heads-up to active-aging organizations and communities.
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Stats: One egg a day won't harm heart health
Eggs are an affordable source of high-quality protein, iron and unsaturated fatty acids, but due to their cholesterol content, the association between egg intake and cardiovascular disease risk has been a topic of intense debate over the past decade. This latest study adds to evidence that moderate egg consumption - up to one egg per day - is not associated with increased risk, something industry professionals should be aware of.
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Mediterranean diet boosts gut bacteria linked to healthy aging
There's no question that the Mediterranean diet -which emphasizes building meals around plant-based foods including vegetables, fruits, herbs, nuts, beans and whole grains - has numerous health benefits. Studies have shown it can facilitate weight loss and help prevent heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, and other health conditions. If these weren't enough reasons to prompt organizations to incorporate these foods into meal-planning, a new study has found a connection between one version of the diet, consumed over a year, and healthy aging.
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What factors influence life plan resident wellness?
The Mather Institute, Evanston, Illinois, is in the midst of a five-year longitudinal study on aging well. The recently published second-year findings looks specifically at life plan community resident wellness, revealing associations between specific personality traits and healthy behaviors, as well as overall health. The 61-page report is filled with data and insights that can inform programming and motivational strategies to boost physical activity, social activity, healthy eating and spiritual engagement.
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Vitamin D deficiency tied to poor muscle function in adults 60+
A recent study from Trinity College Dublin shows that vitamin D deficiency is an important determinant of poor skeletal muscle function in adults ages 60 years and over. This does not mean that active-aging constituents should take vitamin D supplements because many will not be clinically deficient. However, it does underscore the importance of getting enough vitamin D from food/sunshine and the importance of resistance training in preserving not only bone health, but function.
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Workplace ban on sugared drink sales boosts employee health
A workplace ban on the sale of sugar-sweetened beverages led to a 48.5% average reduction in the consumption of these drinks and significantly less belly fat among 202 University of California, San Francisco employees (mean age, 41; about half women). The findings point to a simple way to help improve employee health and wellness at any organization.
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