by Becky | Jan 25, 2022 | 2021, Aging, Botanicals, Ginseng
Written by Marlene Hollick, Ed.D., R.D. Study results showed that post-menopausal women who were administered Korean red ginseng demonstrated increased mtRNA copy numbers, increased total antioxidant status, and decreased reported fatigue symptoms, compared to post-menopausal women who were not administered Korean red ginseng. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 20, 2021 | 2018, Aging, Proteins
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Intake of less than 1 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight per day was negatively associated with muscle strength and performance later in life, especially in older women. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 13, 2021 | Aging, Antioxidants, Polyphenols
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Multivariable-adjusted analysis showed that polyphenol antioxidant content (PAC) score was inversely associated biological age. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 23, 2021 | 2021, Aging, Alternative Therapies, Cognitive Health, COVID-19
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study provides evidence that music and choir singing support better general health and aging. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 2, 2021 | 2020, Aging, Brain Health, Depression, Vitamin B6
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study demonstrates that higher intake of vitamin B6 could help relieve moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms in Japanese middle-aged and elderly women. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 8, 2021 | 2021, Aging, Brain Health, Cognitive Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Cognitively healthy centenarians maintained high levels of cognitive performance even when exposed to risk factors of cognitive decline, including Alzheimer’s disease and associated neuropathologies. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 16, 2020 | 2020, Aging, Vitamins
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Multiple vitamin mineral (MVM) supplementation for 12 weeks significantly increased zinc and vitamin C levels and improved immune function in older adults. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 9, 2020 | 2020, Aging, Brain Health, Cognitive Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study examines the effect of pet ownership on cognitive, physical and psychological well-being. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 13, 2020 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study further validates the hypothesis that higher intake of cruciferous vegetables may protect against vascular calcification. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 8, 2020 | 2020, Aging, Amino Acids
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Leucine supplementation had no effect on muscle mass; however, it did improve physical performance and respiratory muscle function in nursing home participants. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 28, 2020 | 2020, Aging, Bone Health, Calcium, Vitamin D - Bone Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study finds that poverty is a strong risk for osteoporosis in America. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 24, 2020 | 2020, Aging, Longevity
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Data from 34 countries on six continents suggest that we live longer in societies that provide more support and care for one another. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 1, 2020 | 2020, Aging, Bone Health, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. High-intensity dynamic resistance training over a total 18-month period improved bone mineral density (BMD), skeletal muscle mass index (SMI), and muscle strength in elderly men with osteopenia. (more…)
by Becky | May 6, 2020 | Aging, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health, Proteins
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Compared to placebo, whey protein isolate (WPI) improved cardiovascular function in older adults, but had no significant effect on cerebrovascular or neurocognitive function. (more…)
by Becky | May 5, 2020 | 2020, Aging, Alcohol
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found that men and women who enjoyed an average of one alcoholic beverage per day had a higher probability of reaching age 90 than abstainers and heavy drinkers. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 21, 2020 | 2019, Aging, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Polyphenols
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A six-month supplementation with a polyphenol-rich extract of blueberry and grape (PEGB), improved verbal episodic memory in healthy older adults. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 16, 2020 | 2018, DHA, EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Participants who supplemented with eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) had significantly greater reductions in circulating levels of proinflammatory cytokines compared with the control group. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 16, 2020 | 2019, Aging, Sleep
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study suggests an association between sleep disordered breathing severity and epigenetic age acceleration. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 6, 2020 | 2018, Aging, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study reveals that among treated hypertensive patients, both minimum and mean systolic blood pressures of less than 110 mmHg were associated with serious falls and syncope. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 12, 2019 | 2019, Aging
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Without the use of genetic manipulations, molecular biologist Maria Blasco and team from the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre developed in a mouse model a generation of mice with hyper-long telomeres and significantly delayed aging. (more…)