Diet may affect risk of sudden cardiac death westerntr@nih.gov July 20, 2021 Research Highlights NIA Main July 20, 2021Nutrition From NIH Research Matters Diet is known to influence heart health. Experts recommend a diet low in sodium and saturated fat to reduce the risk of heart disease. A heart-healthy diet also includes plenty of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. Research shows that the Mediterranean diet—full of fruits, vegetables, fish, cereals, and legumes, with little meat and dairy—may reduce the risk of heart disease. Few studies have examined the relationship between overall die ..read more

Tips To Boost Your Health as You Age llearman June 27, 2022 Download a printable PDF version of the Tips To Boost Your Health as You Age infographic (PDF, 1.13M). Many factors can influence healthy aging. While some of these factors, such as genetics, are not within our control, research shows there are steps you can take to help manage your health as you age. Even making small changes in your daily life can help you live longer and better. Share this infographic to help spread the word about ways that may help foster healthy aging. Click on the social media icons on this page or copy and past ..read more

Calorie Restriction and Fasting Diets: What Do We Know? kcamacho November 12, 2021 Research Highlights NIA Main August 14, 2018Clinical Research Dietary Restriction Health Care Research Nutrition On this page: What Are the Different Forms of Calorie Restriction and Fasting? What's the Evidence from Animal Studies? What's the Evidence from Human Studies of Calorie Restriction? What's the Evidence from Human Studies of Fasting? How Does Calorie Restriction or Fasting Work? What's Next in Research? Should You Try Calorie Restriction or a Fasting Diet? You may have heard about calorie restrict ..read more

Healthy Meal Planning: Tips for Older Adults blolavar@iqsol… September 22, 2020 Healthy Eating Eating healthfully and having an active lifestyle can support healthy aging. Use the resources below to learn about different patterns of healthy eating and ways to create a nutritious meal plan. Older adults' unique nutrition needs Simple adjustments can go a long way toward building a healthier eating pattern. Follow these tips to get the most out of foods and beverages while meeting your nutrient needs and reducing the risk of disease: Read and share this infographic and spread the word about way ..read more

Consuming a diet with more fish fats, less vegetable oils can reduce migraine headaches rosecl@nih.gov May 21, 2021 News Releases Frequency, intensity of monthly migraines declined among those on higher fish oil diet NIA Main June 30, 2021Chronic Conditions Clinical Research Dietary Restriction Neuroscience Nutrition Chip Rose, 301-496-1752, NIAPressTeam@mail.nih.gov NIAAAPressOffice@mail.nih.gov A diet higher in fatty fish helped frequent migraine sufferers reduce their monthly number of headaches and intensity of pain compared to participants on a diet higher in vegetable-based fats and oils ..read more

Combination of healthy lifestyle traits may substantially reduce Alzheimer’s disease risk blolavar@iqsol… June 17, 2020 News Releases Data from two NIH studies show 60% lower risk among those with highest number of healthy behaviors June 17, 2020Alzheimer's Disease Behavioral & Social Research Dementias Nutrition Physical Activity Joe Balintfy, 301-496-1752, nianews3@mail.nih.gov Combining more healthy lifestyle behaviors was associated with substantially lower risk for Alzheimer’s disease in a study that included data from nearly 3,000 research participants. Those who adhered to four or a ..read more

5 Tips for Choosing Healthier Foods as You Age mcantrell September 10, 2020 Download a printable PDF version of the 5 Tips for Choosing Healthier Foods as You Age infographic (PDF, 2.8M). Food provides the nutrients and energy you need as you age. Find tips for making healthy food choices a part of your daily life. Share this infographic and help spread the word about making healthy food choices for healthier aging. Click on the social media icons on this page or copy and paste the URL and post it to your social media account. Share on Social Media Copy and paste these messages into social med ..read more

Research on intermittent fasting shows health benefits westerntr@nih.gov February 25, 2020 Research Highlights February 27, 2020Dietary Restriction Nutrition Evidence from decades of animal and human research points to wide-ranging health benefits of intermittent fasting, according to an NIA-conducted review of the research, published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Still, more research is needed to determine whether intermittent fasting yields benefits or is even feasible for humans when practiced over the long term, such as for years. Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern th ..read more

Repurposed drug helps obese mice lose weight, improve metabolic function rosecl@nih.gov May 14, 2020 News Releases Treatment with disulfiram, normally prescribed to treat alcohol use disorder, shows health benefits in animal study May 14, 2020Dietary Restriction Nutrition Chip Rose, 301-496-1752, nianews3@mail.nih.gov NIAAA Press Office, 301-443-2857, NIAAAPressOffice@mail.nih.gov An off-label experiment in mice using disulfiram, which has been used to treat alcohol use disorder for more than 50 years, consistently normalized body weight and reversed metabolic damage in obese middle-aged mice ..read more

Live Long in Good Health: Could Calorie Restriction Mimetics Hold the Key? cabaker January 29, 2020 Healthy Eating On this page: What’s the Science Behind Calorie Restriction Mimetics? Which Compounds Most Interest Mimetics Researchers? How Will Calorie Restriction Mimetics be Used in Health Care? For decades, researchers have studied eating patterns—what, when, and how much we eat—to see how they might help us avoid age-related diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and dementia. They are also interested in learning more about how different eating patterns might affect the health of our mus ..read more