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Characterisation of community-dwelling older adults with poor appetite
PurposeA poor appetite affects up to 27% of community-dwelling older adults in Europe and is an early predictor of malnutrition. Little is known...
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The healthy eating index for older adults: adaptation of the 2015 healthy eating index considering dietary guidelines for healthy aging
IntroductionThe Healthy Eating Index (HEI) is a comprehensive measure to assess diet quality. Because of the various factors that influence the...
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Distribution of daily protein intake and appendicular skeletal muscle mass in healthy free-living Chinese older adults
AimsEvidence regarding impact of protein intake distribution on skeletal muscle mass in older adults is limited and inconsistent. This study aims to...
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Pharmaceutical Formulations for Older Patients
Pharmaceutical formulation design affects patient acceptability/adherence and pharmacokinetics of the drug. This is particularly important for older...
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Anthropometric Assessment Methods for Adults and Older People
Anthropometry is one of the most used methods for evaluating the nutritional status of the human in all stages of life. The nutritional diagnosis of...
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Association of dietary patterns with sarcopenia in adults aged 50 years and older
PurposeAlthough numerous studies have investigated the impact of dietary factors on the prevention of decreased muscle mass and function, limited...
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Dietary factors in relation to the risk of cognitive impairment and physical frailty in Chinese older adults: a prospective cohort study
PurposeThe study aimed to investigate the independent associations of dietary factors with cognitive impairment (CI) and physical frailty (PF) among...
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The Design of Patient-centric Dosage Forms for Older Adults
The older population is very diverse with regard to the health condition, as well as the perception and physical and cognitive ability of each...
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The acute postprandial response of homocysteine to multivitamin and mineral supplementation with a standard meal is not impaired in older compared to younger adults
PurposeB vitamins are required for the complex regulation of homocysteine and one-carbon (1C) metabolism. Nutritional supplements are frequently used...
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Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and lymphocyte count as an alternative to body mass index for screening malnutrition in older adults living in the community
PurposeAccurate height and weight measurement can be challenging in older adults and complicates nutritional status assessment. Other parameters like...
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Ex vivo LPS-stimulated cytokine production is associated with hydration status in community-dwelling middle-to-older-aged adults
PurposeSuboptimal hydration has been linked to a variety of adverse health outcomes. Few studies have examined the impact of hydration status on...
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3D Printing: Advancements in the Development of Personalised Pharmaceuticals for Older Adults
Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a revolutionary additive manufacturing technology that constructs objects layer-by-layer. This versatile...
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Evaluation of 3D apparel design spatial visualization training for cognitive function of older adults: cross-cultural comparisons
This study examined how older adults of four different ethnic groups evaluate the spatial visualization training using 3D apparel design software....
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Dietary patterns and cognitive function in older New Zealand adults: the REACH study
PurposeThe global population is ageing. Evidence show dietary patterns may be associated with cognitive status in older adults. This cross-sectional...
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Diet quality and physical or comprehensive frailty among older adults
PurposeWhile the association between diet quality and mortality has been previously demonstrated, the association between frailty and diet quality...
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Association between ultra-processed food consumption and cognitive performance in US older adults: a cross-sectional analysis of the NHANES 2011–2014
PurposeThis study evaluated the association between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and cognitive performance among older US adults.
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Plasma folate levels in relation to cognitive impairment: a community-based cohort of older adults in China
PurposeLower plasma level of folate has been associated with an increased risk of age-related cognitive impairment. However, studies that examined...
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Advanced Oral Sustained-Release Drug Delivery Systems for Older Patients
Oral drug delivery remains the route of preference in the general population due to the convenience of administration. Older adults have unique and...
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Dairy intake and incident functional disability among older Japanese adults: the Ohsaki Cohort 2006 Study
PurposePrevious studies have investigated the association between dairy intake and functional disability, but their results were inconsistent. Our...
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Vitamin D supplementation and exercise for improving physical function, body composition and metabolic health in overweight or obese older adults with vitamin D deficiency: a pilot randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PurposeVitamin D supplementation may have non-skeletal health benefits and enhance exercise responsiveness, particularly in those with low vitamin D...
