Urine tests not reliable for dehydration in older adults

Urine tests should not be used to measure dehydration among the elderly – according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).

Increasing vitamin D supplementation

Osteoporosis is one of the chief reasons why the elderly often suffer broken bones from relatively minor injuries.

Protection against brain abnormalities provided by high serum omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid content

According to a new study, high long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid content in blood may lower the risk of small brain infarcts and other brain abnormalities in the elderly. The study was published in Journal of the American Heart Association…

Vegetarians, vegans and elderly at higher risk of B12 deficiency

Vegetarians, vegans and the elderly are at high risk of developing vitamin B12 deficiency through changes in their diets, according to a review of scientific studies published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry…

Increased Muscle Mass In The Elderly Achieved By Dietary Supplement

A supplemental beverage used to treat muscle-wasting may help boost muscle mass among the elderly, according to a new study. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society’s 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco. The supplemental beverage, called Juven®, contains three amino acids, including arginine…

Vitamin D & Incontinence

Vitamin D deficiency is higher among certain demographic segments, including women, the elderly, and the obese. All three groups also share an increased risk of pelvic floor problems, including urinary incontinence. Could there be a connection

Mellon Scare Spreads With Listeria Found In Romaine Lettuce

The scare from the Listeria outbreak doesn’t seem to have abated yet with 2500 cartons of pre chopped and shredded Romaine Lettuce recalled in California. Whilst the bug is more likely to affect the elderly and those with weakened immune systems its still of concern to everyone especially pregnant women…

Omega-3 Reduces Anxiety And Inflammation In Healthy Students

A new study gauging the impact of consuming more fish oil showed a marked reduction both in inflammation and, surprisingly, in anxiety among a cohort of healthy young people. The findings suggest that if young participants can get such improvements from specific dietary supplements, then the elderly and people at high risk for certain diseases might benefit even more…

Living A More Active Life With The Help Of Beetroot Juice

New research into the health benefits of beetroot juice suggests it’s not only athletes who can benefit from its performance enhancing properties – its physiological effects could help the elderly or people with heart or lung-conditions enjoy more active lives…

Age-Related Hearing Loss And Folate In The Elderly

Age-related hearing loss (ARHL), one of the four most prevalent chronic conditions in the elderly, is associated with low serum levels of folic acid, according to new research published in the December 2010 issue of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery…