This review of research on iron supplementation and gut health suggests caution is warranted: taking a supplement prescribed to correct a diagnosed deficiency is often medically necessary, but without diagnosed deficiency, iron supplements might instead harm our vital beneficial gut bacteria.
Read this postDelirium is very common during hospital admissions for older people - it greatly increases the challenges faced in caring for people and reduces their chances of going home promptly
Read this postApril is Parkinson's Disease (PD) Awareness Month, and if you live with PD and are in your late 60s or beyond, combining what's best for you as you age with what you need to manage PD is vital to living the best life possible into later age.
Read this post"An apple a day keeps the doctor away" may be an old saying but it has plenty of truth to it. Apples contain a variety of phytochemicals which have excellent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Read this postFar from being the heart disease negative we have heard full cream dairy foods to be, Swedish researchers think a higher intake of dairy fat might instead be protective.
Read this postEnjoy the footage of my segment on Australia's extremely popular program Gardening Australia, on ABC TV. It went to air on ABC TV on Friday, October 15th.
Read this postEating to keep your gut bacteria happy might also help you avoid devastating frailty later in life.
Read this postArtificial sweeteners could be potentially harmful to our all-important gut microbiome according to recent research.
Read this postIn my occasional cooking segments, here is an idea for a higher protein breakfast of porridge/oatmeal.
Read this postNow available where you buy your audiobooks
Read this postExactly what I say in Brain Body Food
Read this postPrepare for older age with new physical activity guidelines
Read this postMarch 29, 2021
What could be better than ice cream with extra protein?
Read this postMarch 22, 2021
Video tips to boost protein in the milk you use each day.
Read this postMarch 15, 2021
An article I wrote for Diabetes Management Journal last year on the issue of the existence of malnutrition in obesity.
Read this postMarch 12, 2021
An excerpt from Brain Body Food - it's part of a whole chapter where I delve into bodyweight and the pros and cons of losing weight from your late 60s on
Read this postFebruary 17, 2021
What does 10 grams of protein look like?
Read this postDecember 27, 2020
A recent University of Alberta study has shown a connection between walking speed and future risk of dementia in older adults.
Read this postNovember 18, 2020
Vaccination may help protect against Alzheimer’s dementia
Read this postNovember 11, 2020
All about the book Brain Body Food now available in print, as an ebook and an audiobook
Read this postOctober 28, 2020
My Presentation on Ageism in Health and Eating guidance
Read this postSeptember 8, 2020
Listen to the latest HealthSpeak podcast on finding the best of life in COVID times.
Read this postJune 3, 2020
Maintaining health and capacity in COVID times: a webinar recording
Read this postJune 1, 2020
Ultra Processed foods may contribute to frailty.
Read this postMay 25, 2020
Don’t let these #stayhome times take away your health and ability to live life the way you wish. Eat, Move, Live
Read this postMay 15, 2020
My most recent book might focus on dementia risk reduction, but eating for your brain also supports your body, including your immune system. The recipes and advice here also help you fight illness and to recover if you do become unwell.
Read this postApril 15, 2020
Guidelines were released last week on nutritional management of patients with COVID 19 by the world peak body in this area: The European Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ESPEN)…
Read this postOctober 21, 2019
High quality protein reduces the negative effects of inactivity.
Read this postSeptember 21, 2019
When diagnosed nearly half of people have lost weight in the previous year, and that contributes to frailty, falls and premature death. But there is a lot that can be done - read more here.
Read this postSeptember 18, 2019
Many of us this we know what to look for to determine how well hydrated we are: do your mouth and skin feel dry? are you thirsty? But do they work in an aged care environment? It seems not.
Read this postAugust 19, 2019
Most people, including many health professionals, are unaware that following health and nutrition advice appropriate for someone of 30 or 40 can be harmful to those aged 65 and over.
Read this postJuly 11, 2019
The SA branch of the Australian Association of Gerontology is the largest in Australia and is a vibrant, eclectic community of professionals working to help every older person enjoy the best life possible as they age.
Read this postJuly 8, 2019
Weight gain might be a problem in midlife but in older age the challenge can be keeping kilos on. This is where many aged care homes need to lift their game says dietitian Ngaire Hobbins, who’s submitted evidence to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety
Read this postApril 11, 2019
In a large study which surveyed US adults about their supplement intake, then followed them for around 6 years, researchers found that most dietary supplements don't appear to help avoid death.
Read this postMarch 7, 2019
Among older adults with heart failure, there have been a number of studies over the past decade or so that have identified people who are “at risk of malnutrition” or who are malnourished as having a higher chance of three things…
Read this postJanuary 18, 2019
There are many aged care homes doing great work and there is an army of aged care workers who are committed to providing compassionate, empathetic care to our wonderful elders.
Read this postJanuary 14, 2019
In the UK, the NHS has been researching how to achieve better outcomes following hip fracture. They have recently shown something we dietitians have been saying for a long time…
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