Nutrition and the Elderly

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Cancer Survivors Told To Exercise, Eat Healthily, And Maintain Ideal Bodyweight

medicalnewstoday.com — “If you are a cancer survivor and you want to minimize your risk of that cancer recurring, or another cancer developing, you should eat a healthy diet, do plenty of exercise, and maintain a healthy” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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3 common misconceptions about doctors

kevinmd.com — “In the current climate of health care reform, it is important to understand doctors and the work they do.” View full resource at kevinmd.com

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Eating more berries may reduce cognitive decline in the elderly

sciencedaily.com — “Blueberries and strawberries, which are high in flavonoids, appear to reduce cognitive decline in older adults according to a new study. The study results suggest that cognitive aging could be delayed by up to 2.5 years in elderly who consume greater amounts of the flavonoid-rich berries.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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Special Report: How Washington went soft on childhood obesity | Reuters

reuters.com — “Washington, D.C. (Reuters) - In the political arena, one side is winning the war on child obesity.The side with the fattest wallets.After aggressive lobbying, Congress declared pizza a vegetable to protect” View full resource at reuters.com

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Elderly care funding will force closure of libraries, councils warn - Telegraph

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Many older men still get prostate cancer testing - Yahoo! News

news.yahoo.com — “From Yahoo! News: NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite recommendations not to screen men age 75 and older for prostate cancer, most elderly men still get tested, according to a new survey. "I think there is a lot of push from patients to get (the test)," said Dr. Edward Messing from the University of Rochester Medical Center, who worked on the study. "Eighty-year-olds don't think they're that old anymore, and maybe they're not. They think they still have a life ahead of them."” View full resource at news.yahoo.com

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Webinar: Impact of Sensory Patterns on Eating and Nutrition

bhndpg.org — “Webinar: Impact of Sensory Patterns on Eating and Nutrition” View full resource at bhndpg.org

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Evidence Mounts That Diet, Exercise Help Survivors Cut Cancer Risk : Shots - Health Blog : NPR

npr.org — “The American Cancer Society says there's strong evidence that an active lifestyle and a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help cancer survivors live longer and stay cancer-free. But the latest guidelines take a dim view of nutritional supplements, which experts say can be harmful.” View full resource at npr.org

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Nutrition Diva : Is Fried Fish Good For You? :: Quick and Dirty Tips ™

nutritiondiva.quickanddirtytips.com — “The Dietary Guidelines recommend eating 2 servings of fish a week. But does fried fish count? Nutrition Diva weighs in on the benefits vs. the costs.” View full resource at nutritiondiva.quickanddirtytips.com

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Which Foods Are Important For A Baby? | LIVESTRONG.COM

livestrong.com — “Which Foods Are Important For A Baby?. A baby grows fast in the first year of life. A healthy infant will gain about 5 to 7 ounces a week from birth to six months and 3 to 5 ounces a week for the second six months, according to MayoClinic.com. By the time your baby is a year old, she will have tripled her birth weight. With that kind of growth rate, nutrition is important. A well-balanc...” View full resource at livestrong.com

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Prostate Cancer Cells Destroyed By The Common Herb Oregano

medicalnewstoday.com — “Oregano, the common pizza and pasta seasoning herb, has long been known to possess a variety of beneficial health effects, but a new study by researchers at Long Island University (LIU) indicates” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Periodontal Disease Could Be Treated With Fish Oil Supplements

medicalnewstoday.com — “Periodontitis, inflammation of the tissue surrounding the teeth, affects more than half of adults and is linked to an increased risk of stroke and other heart problems. To evaluate whether fish oi” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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A Chef, a Cardiologist, and an Epidemiologist Walk Into a Room | ONS Connect

onsconnect.org — “It’s hard to talk seriously about nutrition with patients when you are handing them their second ice cream at midnight. Hospitals have chosen to get clear about promoting a tobacco-free image across their campuses, yet still send mixed messages about the role of nutrition in healing and health.” View full resource at onsconnect.org

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