Coffee fix? Intake linked to reduced risk of depression in Japanese elderly
Coffee intake has been linked with a decreased risk of depressive symptoms among elderly Japanese women, according to a new multi-centre cross-sectional study.
Archives for July 23, 2019
Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2019
Watch: Sugar taxes – the case in favour: “Enormous evidence of success”
Sugar sweetened beverages are one of very few “clearly unhealthy products” that are readily promoted to children and “significantly contribute” to poorer health outcomes as people age, according to a leading health consultant.
More vitamin D needed: Nearly half of pregnant women in Malaysia deficient, with Malay mothers at higher risk
A new study has revealed that almost half of the pregnant women surveyed in Malaysia are vitamin D deficient, with insufficient dietary intake of the vitamin found to be a major factor.
Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2019
Biting back: How probiotics can help to improve oral health for seniors – DuPont
Probiotics could play a crucial role in improving oral biofilm composition and therefore prevent periodontal disease, especially in combination with traditional dental treatments, according to research from DuPont.
China International Nutrition and Health Industry Summit
Sharing is caring: Why social e-commerce is conducive for health food success in China
E-commerce via social media channels is especially conducive to health food and supplement brands, because it plays into consumers demands for trusted recommendations from fellow users.