Tag: diet quality
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Smart Carbs for Women in Their 40s: Harvard Insights for Healthy Aging
Why smart carbs matter for women in their 40s Healthy aging isn’t just about adding years to life; it’s about preserving vitality, independence, and mental clarity as we grow older. A landmark Harvard-led study followed more than 47,000 women for over three decades to understand how diet affects aging. The researchers defined “healthy aging” as…
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Healthy Diet May Double Life Expectancy Benefits for Frail Adults
Overview: Diet Quality Can Extend Lifespan for Frail Older Adults New research summarized in Nutrients highlights a powerful message for aging populations: improving diet quality can meaningfully extend life and reduce the risk of premature death among frail adults. While frailty is a known predictor of adverse outcomes, combining this risk with high-quality dietary patterns…
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Healthy Diet Can Extend Life Even for Frail Older Adults
How diet quality interacts with frailty to influence longevity New research suggests that even in later life, a healthier diet can meaningfully extend life for frail adults. The study, which analyzed data from more than 150,000 midlife and older adults, found that higher-quality diets were associated with longer life expectancy and lower risk of premature…
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Liver Fat, Not Weight, Key to Health Risks in Obese Kids
New Findings Spotlight Liver Fat, Not Just Weight, in Obese Children A recent study from Tel Aviv University and the Dana Dwek Children’s Hospital reveals that liver fat percentage may be a more important indicator of health risk in obese children than weight alone. Using cutting-edge non-invasive techniques, researchers compared 31 Israeli children with obesity,…