Preventing Osteoporosis With Protein Nutrition
Like many confusing nutrition messages, some claim too much protein is bad for bone health. What is the scientific consensus, and what does this mean
Like many confusing nutrition messages, some claim too much protein is bad for bone health. What is the scientific consensus, and what does this mean
Aging brings rewards and challenges. It can be a fulfilling time of rest and relaxation; enjoying respite from a life of working and raising children.
Nature, in her infinite intelligence, has gifted us millions of different proteins that supply the music and instruments of the body’s orchestra. These proteins are
Unless you are suffering a prolonged midlife crisis, life really does get better after 40—we can start to enjoy the fruits of our labour, care
Protein in a nutshell, is a nitrogen-containing macronutrient made up of smaller individual chemical chains known as amino acids. Dietary protein has many vital roles
Age-related muscle loss is one of greatest health issues for older adults. Up to a third of people over 50 experience sarcopenia – the age-related
The appalling, substandard quality of residential aged care in Australia hit the limelight in recent years after staff spoke out and sparked a much needed
Nearly half of older adults don’t get enough protein – and that’s a problem. While a nutritionally well-rounded diet is vital at any age, and
Frailty is a serious problem for older adults and affects around half of people over 80. With its associated issues including weakness, muscle wasting, falls
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