Malnutrition in older adults can lead to various health concerns, including: A weak immune system, which increases the risk of infections Poor wound healing Muscle weakness and decreased bone mass, which can lead to falls and fractures A higher risk of hospitalization An increased risk of death Factors Contributing to Malnutrition The causes of malnutrition […]
Specific food products can benefit those in elderly care homes and help them maintain their health and memory if they’re consumed as part of a healthy lifestyle. Eating a certain type of food will not help you cure a disease or prevent dementia, but a healthy diet packed with nutritious foods does have its benefits. […]
Diabetes occurs when someone has high blood sugar for a long time. Sugar is what fuels our body, but when too much sugar circulates in our bloodstream, it can cause serious health problems. Early symptoms of diabetes include weight loss, extreme hunger, unusual thirst, and frequent urination. High blood sugar damages the small blood vessels […]
You have heard the doctor say to watch it. You have heard that some foods have an abundance of it—but what exactly is cholesterol anyway? Cholesterol is indeed acquired mainly in the types of food you eat, but that is not the only way this waxy type of matter gets into the body. Role of […]
Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition affecting around one in ten Americans. The complications from uncontrolled type 2 diabetes include vision loss and amputation, and it can be fatal in some cases. Diabetes is also an expensive disease, costing the US an estimated $327 billion annually, or $1 out of every $7 spent on […]
Type 2 diabetes cannot be cured. However, with lifestyle changes, it can go into remission. If a disease is cured, there is no sign of the disease and no chance of it ever returning. When a disease is in remission, however, it is currently showing no signs or symptoms, and there is no need for medication, […]
The majority of people diagnosed with autoimmune disease will likely leave their doctor’s office without having heard any advice on what kinds of things they can change to help prevent disease flare-ups. This can lead to a very frustrating time for those who are attempting to live with this disorder. Fortunately, the research on autoimmune […]
If someone told you that chocolate could eradicate wrinkles, would you believe them? According to researchers from highly respected universities, chocolate can indeed eliminate the appearance of wrinkles. Some tests have verified that the antioxidant levels found in chocolate can keep skin looking smooth and glowing. In England, a researcher at Cambridge University says that […]
Humans have been eating variations of similar foods for thousands of years. In recent years, science has discovered how many of these nutrient-specific foods have been an integral part of human development and health and how they help us stay alive so well. Many organs benefit from nature’s gifts. However, this article seeks to discuss […]
The path to health is filled with all sorts of detours. This is especially true in the topic of weight and energy. Most people want to do physically-demanding things like playing tennis, hiking, and more, but many do not have the energy to do so. Much of this is due to a poorly functioning or […]