Tag: Diet

The results of 10 independently conducted clinical trials suggest that ketogenic diets have a positive impact on the cognitive function of Alzheimer's disease patients [1]. Keto instead of a pill? Despite extensive research, there is stilll no effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease. Therefore, approaches that aim to delay disease through lifestyle changes, such as diet,...

A new study suggests that an anti-inflammatory diet can significantly reduce the risk of dementia and delay its onset even in people with existing cardiometabolic diseases [1]. Is it too late to lower the risk? Cardiometabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, heart attack, and stroke, strongly contribute to the risk of developing dementia later...

In a study that involved pairs of identical twins, Stanford scientists have shown that a healthy vegan diet leads to a decrease in biological age and possibly to other health benefits [1]. Do you really live longer if you eat well? A good diet can do wonders for health, but it is still unclear if...

New research demonstrated how transitioning from a typical Western diet composed of processed foods to a whole-food diet improved cardiometabolic health and body composition and impacted gut microbiome metabolites in elderly people [1]. You are what you eat While this study was conducted in Australia, the foods commonly consumed there are similar to common foods...

Researchers compared general nutritional advice to individualized nutritional advice in addition to an app that encourages its users to follow a diet. Elderly overweight and obese people benefited more from the individualized approach [1]. One size doesn’t fit all Proper diets can help people stay healthy even into old age. However, nutrition advice is designed...

A new study tested two ketogenic diets and found increases in cellular senescence in multiple tissues [1]. It’s complicated Ketogenic diets have been a matter of substantial debate. On one hand, they are effective against childhood epilepsy [2], have shown some promise against neurodegeneration [3] and as an adjuvant anti-cancer therapy [4], and might help...