Mushrooms may have anti-aging properties
Mushrooms are not typically talked about much when it comes to nutrition, but increasingly there is evidence that they have a lot more going for them then you might think. Research conducted at Penn...
Category: aging
Gut Bacteria Linked to Age-Related Diseases
We have highlighted before the growing evidence of the health benefits of healthy gut bacteria. Now, a new study, published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology, demonstrated that chronic inflammation in the elderly —...
Protein Three Times a Day Makes Seniors Stronger
We’ve already discovered here that protein is not only vital for senior citizens, but that they may not be getting enough. A new study backs this up, and goes a step further, showing that...
Dancing Can Reverse Signs of Brain Aging
Here’s a fun health tip! New research out of Germany, and published in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, found that older people who routinely partake in physical exercise can reverse the signs of...
Slow the Aging Process
One of the areas of interest we have at Yakima 50+ Nutrition is aging. We are all getting older, but sometimes the hazards of lifestyle and environment can lead to premature aging. Did you...
Recommended Reading: The Telomere Effect
Yesterday we posted about new research on telomeres, the DNA caps at the end of our chromosomes that impact aging and disease. If you are wanting to learn more about this incredible topic, we...
Telomere Length Predicts Cancer Risk
One of the growing areas of recent research has been focused on telomeres, the “end caps” of chromosomes. Generally, as people age telomere length decreases, and it is believed that their shortening contributes to...
Changing Your Diet Can Help You Live Longer
We all know that good nutrition is vital to a healthy, long life; but there is actual little research that has examined the effects of what happens over the long term when someone makes...
Obesity More Dangerous to Your Heart as You Age
We all know that obesity has many health risks, but new research shows that its effect is much harder on the heart as one ages. According to the study published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and...
Moderate Exercise Can Benefit Older Obese Adults
This might seem obvious, but it is never too late to incorporate physical activity into your life. Research in the journal Obesity found that even “older persons with obesity at high risk for mobility...