Diet

So maybe you have high blood pressure, and your cardiologist has told you to reduce your salt intake. And while cooking at home, you limit your added salt and substitute other spices to flavor your food. But do you read the packaging on the prepared or processed foods you purchase?…

We certainly live in interesting times when it comes to dementia. On the one hand, the number of people diagnosed with dementia is expected to double by the year 2060, and it’s currently estimated that about 42% of the population over 55 will eventually be diagnosed with some type of…

By now, you know there’s a direct connection between the food that you eat and the state of your health as an older adult. Numerous studies and clinical insights have underscored the importance of food type, quality, and variety to give your body and brain the essential nutrients necessary to…

So what’s in your pill box? Do you take a host of medications, supplements, and vitamins every day? The data show that 70% of adults aged 65 and older take a multivitamin or other type of supplement regularly, and that more than $12 billion per year is spent on these…

If you find yourself confused these days as to what you should be prioritizing in your diet, you’re not alone. Earlier this year, the USDA revised its message for the 2025-2030 dietary guidelines, leaving many experts confused, if not distressed, about the science supporting these new recommendations. While the new…

You may or may not realize that February is American Heart Month. So, while you’re making plans for affairs of the heart for February 14th, you might also want to gain better insight into just how your physical heart is doing these days. If you’re anything like other older adults,…