Many age groups have unique nutritional needs. For example, infants and children need the right foods to effectively promote healthy development. Seniors (people over 65) are another age group with specific needs. To stay healthy during this crucial time in their lives, they need to make sure they get the right nutrition. For example, according … Read more
From a recent study published in Nutrientsresearchers examined the combined effects of yoga and the Mediterranean diet (MD) on various health outcomes in community-dwelling older adults. Their findings indicate that this twelve-week intervention significantly improved participants’ nutritional status, balance, gait, flexibility and muscle strength. Study: Effects of a yoga program combined with a Mediterranean diet … Read more
Concerns have recently been raised about the Indian government’s estimates of food aid demand based on: UN report about nutrition that was published earlier this week. The government claims that only 813 million people in India need food aid, while the UN report indicates that over a billion people cannot afford a decent diet in … Read more