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Frail older adults are more likely to be either underweight or obese, while at the same time eating fewer calories than people who were not frail.
A new study concludes that among older adults – especially those who are frail – low levels of vitamin D can mean a much greater risk of death.
The randomized, nationally representative study found that older adults with low vitamin D levels had a 30 percent greater risk of death than people who had higher levels.
Drinking moderately as part of a healthy lifestyle that includes a good diet and exercise may be beneficial for bone health, especially in postmenopausal women
Jovan Duvall, healthy eater, cultural ambassador, writer, leader, OSU Graduate (almost), cooks for the masses as a co-leader for launch of the $1.2-million Food Hero Social Marketing Campaign.
There is pretty strong evidence from studies that compounds found in cruciferous vegetables may have cancer-fighting properties.