Aging

The Seattle Times Reports: Quick Summary There are plenty of food myths disguised as facts on the internet, discussed at dinner parties, and in magazines. It can be both confusing and contradictory. Key Points here are lots of myths out there around food and heart health.  9 Food Myths Busted The linked article tells the truth about 9 common food and heart-health myths. The article states: Myths start for all sorts of reasons, and there may even be elements of truth in some.

Washington Post Reports: Quick Summary No matter how old you are, or how much junk food you consume, it’s never too late to start undoing the damage caused by a poor diet. Scientists have found that people can gain sizable health benefits at any age by cutting back on highly processed foods loaded with salt, sugar and other additives and replacing them with more nutritious foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, lentils, seafood and whole grains.

National Institute on Aging Reports: Quick Summary Age-related mobility limitations are a fact of life for many older adults. A big culprit for losing our physical abilities as we grow older is the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, which is called sarcopenia. The decline of strength and power with aging can be substantially slowed down by maintaining an active lifestyle. Not only that, it’s possible for many older adults to increase muscle strength with exercise, which can help maintain mobility and independence into later life.