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The Journal on Active Aging brings articles of value to professionals dedicated to older-adult quality of life. Content sweeps across the active-aging landscape to focus on education and practice. Find articles of interest by searching the article archives in three ways: Enter a keyword in the articles search bar; click on search by topic; or type a keyword or phrase in the general search bar at the top of the page.
Topic- Nutrition
Plant-forward eating delivers wellness by design by Sandy Todd Webster, MSFS
Senior living organizations increasingly lean into dining to support healthspan, reflect current nutrition science, contribute to resident satisfaction and reinforce a community’s broader wellness identity. In that context, adding more plant-forward meals can help organizations translate wellness goals into everyday practice.
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Food is Medicine by Sandy Todd Webster, MSFS
In the professional and policy world, Food is Medicine (FIM) is a specific, evidence-based category of care. Though they are not FIM, senior dining programs can be aligned with FIM principles that produce real results. Explore how to design aligned systems for senior living.
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From service line to strategic center by Sandy Todd Webster, MSFS
The tension between the daily power of food and its persistent positioning as a support service was the unspoken starting point of the inaugural ICAA Culinary, Nutrition and Hospitality Think Tank in October 2025. Insights detail why food is becoming central to identity, engagement and wellness.
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Research brief: Takeaways from a trio of studies by Sandy Todd Webster, MSFS
As the science of aging evolves, so does understanding of how daily habits shape it. Three new studies offer insight on how nutrition-related behaviors can add quality to healthspan. This article explores these findings. It also suggests practical takeaways and role-specific actions for professionals...
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Maintaining bone health: Lifestyle strategies for optimizing strength and mobility by Jennifer Wagner, MD
Emerging therapies promise to advance osteoporosis treatment, but lifestyle factors remain "the mainstay of prevention and treatment for loss of bone mineral density," writes this Canyon Ranch physician.
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A microbiome revolution for wellness by Sandy Todd Webster, MSFS
Microbiome health…is about rethinking our food environment--from procurement to preparation--and recognizing the gut as both a culinary and clinical frontier. Fiber, fermentation, farming and food lay a culinary path toward better health.
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