As adults enter their later years, they often do so carrying extra pounds that put them at higher risk for chronic illnesses such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. It's also around ...

Without exercise, the human body becomes less efficient at producing energy, which leads to lethargy. Coupled with erratic blood sugar levels — often caused by diets high in refined sugars and low in ...

The US’ dietary guidelines are due to be reviewed this year: and the first two weeks of 2025 have seen the debate over ...

Decades of research shows that getting the right amount of certain vitamins and minerals in the diet can ward off diseases, and dietary guidelines serve as the most accurate estimate we have for ...

Recognizing these changes, the federal government's Dietary Guidelines for Americans contain a separate section for older adults with recommendations for how they can meet their changing ...

The federal dietary guidelines from the departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services define older adults as those 60 and above. The National Institute on Aging and the Centers for ...

As adults enter their later years, they often do so carrying extra pounds that put them at higher risk for chronic illnesses ...