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Research Round Up March 2025

Feb 25, 2025 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

• Coffee Linked with Gut Health. Coffee can stimulate growth of a specific bacteria, linking a specific food with a specific bacteria, indicating a connection between the food we eat and the microbes in our gut, according to researchers. The study used data from dietary questionnaires of nearly 23,000 people … Read More

Annual Exams

Jan 24, 2025 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

Q: Do I really need an annual exam? I see my doctor for various issues throughout the year anyway. A: An annual exam is essential for adults ages 65 and older, even if they see their doctor for other issues throughout the year. This comprehensive check-up goes beyond addressing specific … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Berberine

Jan 24, 2025 · Maria Stewart · Aging & Independence

Overview. Berberine is a bioactive compound from a range of plants grown throughout the globe. Berberine has proposed benefits ranging from relieving canker sores to managing blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes. This supplement also has a history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Special Functions. Berberine has well-documented … Read More

Halt Progression of Prediabetes with Lifestyle Changes

Dec 18, 2024 · Rochelle Nataloni · Aging & Independence

Prediabetes is more common in the postmenopausal years than many of us realize, affecting approximately one in three women over 50 in the United States. While those numbers may sound daunting, the good news is that prediabetes is far from an inevitable path to diabetes. Instead, it’s a pivotal moment— … Read More

Newsbites: Heart-healthy lifestyle; plant over animal fats; meat and type 2 diabetes

Oct 29, 2024 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Aging & Independence

Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Associated with Lower Cancer Risk Taking care of your cardiovascular health may lower your cancer risk, even if you have a genetic predisposition to certain cancers. A prospective cohort study looked at data on 277,000 participants. Researchers created a cardiovascular health score for each participant by comparing reported … Read More

Newsbites: Sodium reduction and blood pressure; whole grains and type 2 diabetes

Aug 26, 2024 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Aging & Independence

A Dietary Pattern That’s Good for the Planet is also Good for You A dietary pattern that is good for both human health and the health of the planet was proposed in 2019 by the EATLancet Commission, a group of leading researchers in nutrition, health, sustainability, and policy from around … Read More

Longer, More Vigorous Exercise Preserves Kidney Function

Jul 24, 2024 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine examined the relationship between physical activity and the risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD) in overweight or obese individuals with type 2 diabetes. Data from 1,746 participants with type 2 diabetes were analyzed to explore the effect of moderate … Read More

News Briefs July 2024

Jun 25, 2024 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Heart Attack and Stroke Risk A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests that smoking cannabis poses cardiovascular risks similar to tobacco. To make that determination researchers analyzed data from 430,000 U.S. adults ages 18 to 74. The participants answered health … Read More

Ask the EN Experts July 2024

Jun 25, 2024 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Aging & Independence

Got a sweet tooth? Use caution—too much sugar can wreak havoc on health, especially as we age. For older Americans, regular intake of too many sweets can have dire consequences. Studies have revealed some pretty alarming outcomes associated with too much sugar, especially on the heart. High sugar intake can … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Rose Hip

Jun 25, 2024 · Bridget Cassady · Aging & Independence

“Of all flowers, me thinks a rose is best.”—William Shakespeare and John Fletcher, The Two Noble Kinsmen. Like Shakespeare, many value the aesthetic appeal of a rose. But, what about its taste? While consuming this beautiful plant may not be the first thing that comes to mind, parts of the … Read More

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