Food / Nutrition

Looking for yet more reason to include fruits, veggies, whole grains and olive oil (and less red meat) in your diet? The NU-AGE project of the European Union has new data to support the health value of a Mediterranean style diet. Research carried out by the project, focusing on how…

Sometimes a great meal is a memorable event. But did you know that the ingredients of a meal might actually improve your memory? Researchers in Australia have discovered that curcumin, a component found in turmeric and present in curries, may actually help improve memory and attention span in older individuals….

Counting calories is never fun. But would you do it if you knew an occasional drastic reduction in calories would lead to a longer, healthier life? Researchers at the University of Southern California believe they are on track to achieve that outcome. Theorizing that restricting dietary intake can reprogram the…

Clear research now exists to support specific dietary recommendations for older individuals. Proper nutrition can lead to enduring physical health and sustained cognitive health. Tufts University, in collaboration with AARP, has established a terrific website providing information, research findings, recommendations and recipes with the goal of supporting excellent nutritional health…

How much of the old wisdom you heard growing up in fact turns out to be true? For example, are carrots actually good for your aging eyes? Read More … And what about apples? Is an apple a day really a wise idea?  Turns out those apple peels we often toss may…