Nutrition & Diet

For most healthy adults, swallowing is reflexive, something you don’t have to think about. But after reaching a certain age,...

Gaining weight as you age tends to be one of those things that everyone just assumes is inevitable. Luckily this...

Anorexia may be commonly associated with young people but older adults are equally at risk. Anxiety and depression are common...

There is no clearly defined age that says you have become a senior citizen. Most people consider themselves seniors when...

Low Sodium Levels in the Elderly When blood sodium levels become dangerously low, a condition called hyponatremia can occur. Sodium...

Hardly a commercial break during your favorite show goes by without an ad for some sort of nutritional drink. A...

A diet rich in protein, carbohydrates, and other nutrients becomes even more important as people age. But does that mean...

Because there are countless reasons a person might need a feeding tube, the range of advantages and disadvantages can be...

Malnutrition in elderly adults can be a serious condition if it is not recognized and treated. Malnutrition in the aging...

Diarrhea can be quite irksome, especially for older adults. When it comes to chronic diarrhea, you can also experience other...