Todays Newsbites

New Data on Body Mass Index (BMI)

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a ratio of weight to height. It has been used to group people as underweight, “normal” weight, overweight, or...

Eating a Healthy Diet Associated with Better Sleep

Adhering more closely to dietary guidelines was associated with lower incidence of problems falling asleep and staying asleep for women ages 68 to 73...

For Prevention of Cognitive Decline, Reduced Calorie MIND Diet Not Superior to Simply Cutting...

A randomized, controlled trial compared the impact on cognitive function of a MIND diet with mild caloric restriction to a typical diet with mild...

Dietary Patterns Rich in Fruits and Vegetables Associated with Lower Risk of High Blood...

A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies concluded that high intake of either fruits or fruits and vegetables was associated with lower risk of developing hypertension (high blood pressure). The review looked at 18 studies with a total of over 450,000 participants. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid […]

Even Healthy, Normal-Weight Older Women May Benefit from a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle

A recent study reinforces the fact that a healthy lifestyle is beneficial even in the absence of overweight or obesity. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next year of Tufts Health & Nutrition for as little as […]

Meta-Analysis Finds One in Four Older Adults Are Dehydrated

If you are 65 or older, you may not be getting enough to drink. An analysis of 61 studies including a total of over 22,000 participants aged 65 and older found that 24 percent were not drinking enough and were dehydrated. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign […]

NEWSBITES: JUNE 2023

Mental Stress Associated with Higher Risk for Cognitive Decline Perceived stress (defined as “a consequence of events or demands that exceed an individual’s professed ability...
Good nutrition can help prevent and treat some conditions associated with the worst COVID-19 outcomes.

NEWSBITES May 2023

Healthy Pre-Infection Lifestyle Associated with Lower Risk of “Long COVID” The COVID-19 virus is here to stay. While new vaccines and treatments have cut the...
Eating fruits and vegetables may help support brain health.

News Bites: April 2023

Intake of Plant Compounds Associated with Brain Health Results of an observational study looking at plant compounds called flavonols suggests higher dietary intake of...

Physical Activity Associated with Breast Cancer Survival

Being physically active has been associated with lower risk for developing breast cancer. Now, a study has found that being active after a diagnosis...