Go dairy to save bones
Sticks and stones will break my bones, but milk and yoghurt will save me – or so American researchers claim. According...
Nutrition
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Restrictive diets no good for seniors
New American research reveals it may not be a case of ‘you are what you eat’ after finding consuming high sugar and... -
Mediterranean diet pill ‘wonder drug’
If you’re not a veggie or fish lover, the secret to a long life may now be as simple as popping a pill. The... -
More than ‘just a meal’
National Meals on Wheels Day was marked recently to celebrate the valuable community contribution of more than 80,000... -
‘Picture’ menus improve nutrition
An idea to help elderly and dementia patients choose their meals while in hospital is being rolled out in the UK.... -
Daily dairy may reduce health costs
Research conducted by the University of South Australia on the benefits of dairy foods in reducing the national health... -
Suitable diets for diabetics
Implementing “suitable” diets at your facility for residents with chronic diseases such as diabetes is important.... -
Offering food flexibility
A “nourishing” and “flexible” menu may reduce malnutrition in aged care, an aged care nutrition seminar in... -
Too much food, too little balance
Many Australians are eating too much of some foods and not enough of others, according to a report released yesterday by... -
Over 50s and eating disorders
We’ve become conditioned to believe eating disorders are a problem for the young and have forgotten those aged over 50... -
Leading way in aged care nutrition
Victorian-based dietetic centre, Leading Nutrition, urges aged care workers to remain aware of the important role they... -
Benetas clients ‘happy eaters’
Victoria’s not-for-profit aged care service provider, Benetas, is hoping to make their clients into ‘happy... -
Doc shares positive ageing tips
At the age of 72, Vancouver-based world-renowned scientific ageing expert, Dr Michael Colgan, is described as being... -
Get some oxygen into you!
Some spend hundreds and thousands of dollars on anti-ageing tricks, while in truth, the only thing you may need is some... -
Prevent Alzheimer’s with these tips
Alzheimer’s disease has no cure yet – but this doesn’t mean you cannot prevent it from striking. Although... -
Excess iron needs to be ‘fine-tuned’
A drug to prevent Alzheimer’s disease could be developed tomorrow – it’s just a matter of persuading the “big... -
Go green to stay agile
Elderly adults who regularly drink green tea may stay more agile and independent than their peers over time, a large... -
Dairy ‘goodness’ improves cognition
Milk may be good for your bones – but research is now showing the dairy goodness can also possibly improve cognitive... -
Older Aussies can prevent diabetes
Older Australians can improve their health by addressing two important factors, according to Diabetes Australia chief... -
‘Go decaf’ to improve brain energy
It’s not the ‘real deal’, but now a study is suggesting we should hit the decaf coffee to improve brain energy.... -
How ‘natural’ are natural medicines?
Natural medicines are often taken for conditions such as arthritis, insomnia and menopause, despite the reluctance of...
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