Declines in vision impairment among people with diabetes appear to have plateaued, according to 20-year CDC data, and there’s now even a hint of an increase in more recent years. Over the two-decade period from 1999 to 2019, there was a slight change in the prevalence of adults with diabetes […]
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Using diet as a primary intervention to achieve remission of type 2 diabetes in adults
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine has released an expert consensus statement to assist clinicians in achieving remission of type 2 diabetes in adults using diet as a primary intervention. The expert consensus statement is endorsed by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE), supported by the Academy of Nutrition […]
Risk factors for lower bone mineral density in older adults with type 1 diabetes: a cross-sectional study
Background Type 1 diabetes is associated with lower bone mineral density (BMD) and increased fracture risk, but little is known regarding the effects of diabetes-related factors on BMD. We assessed whether these factors are associated with lower hip BMD among older adults with type 1 diabetes. Methods This cross-sectional study […]
Naomi Judd’s death shines a light on depression in older adults
If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide, please call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255, text TALK to 741741 or go to SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional information. Before her death, country music icon Naomi Judd had been open about her experiences with mental health issues, particularly depression and suicidal […]
50% Of Young Adults Report Symptoms Of Depression, New Covid-19 Survey Shows
Young woman wearing protective face mask, she sitting in bus transportation in the city. getty With approximately one million American lives lost to Covid-19, the impact of the pandemic has been significant, often heartbreaking. New data released today show just how significant the mental health impact of the pandemic has […]
Prevalence of central obesity according to different definitions in normal weight adults of two cross-sectional studies in Panama
Introduction Body Mass Index (BMI) is extensively used to evaluate general adiposity. Several studies have shown that individuals with normal BMI have lower mortality risk, as compared to those with obesity. 1 Calle E.E. Thun M.J. Petrelli J.M. Rodriguez C. Heath C.W. Body-mass index and mortality in a prospective cohort […]
Nutrition need changes as we age: Tips for older adults
Mark A. Mahoney As we continue into National Nutrition Month consider some of the following eating tips provided through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Healthy eating is recommended throughout life, but as we age certain factors can affect our nutrient needs. Choosing a variety of foods from all the […]
More adults reporting symptoms of anxiety and depression
TWIN FALLS, Idaho — Since the start of the pandemic, professionals in the mental health field are seeing an increase in people who need help. “We have noticed many changes in the mental health field. One, is many people reaching out for extra help that never have before. People going […]
Fitness tips for older adults: 6 easy exercises for agility, balance in seniors | Health
An essential contributor to our balance and bone strength, muscles keep us strong, burn calories and help us maintain our weight but muscle mass decreases as we age hence, we tend to lose our independence and our mobility but the good news is that according to studies, muscle mass can […]
Joint association of meal frequency and diet quality with metabolic syndrome in Iranian adults | BMC Nutrition
1. Alizade Z, Azadbakht L. Review of epidemiology of metabolic syndrome in iran. Iran J Diabetes Metab. 2017;15(3):143–57. Google Scholar 2. Alberti K, Eckel RH, Grundy SM, Zimmet PZ, Cleeman JI, Donato KA, et al. Harmonizing the metabolic syndrome: a joint interim statement of the international diabetes federation task force […]
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Provides Healthful Tips to Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
Newswise — CHICAGO – For National Nutrition Month® 2022, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics provides healthful tips for people with Type 2 diabetes. “RDNs, who are the food and nutrition experts, can create personalized eating plans for clients with Type 2 diabetes,” said registered dietitian nutritionist Amy Kimberlain, a […]
Foreign-born Black adults in the US have lower cardiovascular risk
Share on PinterestA recent study assessed the cardiovascular health of U.S.-born and foreign-born Black adults. Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Researchers have recently compared the incidence of cardiovascular-related deaths among Black people who live in the United States and were born either inside or outside of the country. Those […]