by John Comley | Sep 27, 2026
Small Randomised Dietary Trial • 2021 • Wastyk and colleagues; CellResearch SummaryThis study compared diets rich in fermented foods or plant fibre and examined changes in gut microbes and immune measures. The 17-week investigation included 18 participants in each...
by John Comley | Sep 27, 2026
Randomised Controlled Trial • 2025 • Baker and colleagues; JAMAResearch SummaryUS POINTER compared two lifestyle programmes in 2,111 older adults at increased risk of cognitive decline. Both approaches addressed physical activity, diet, cognitive and social...
by John Comley | Sep 27, 2026
Randomised Controlled Trial • 2015 • Ngandu and colleagues; The LancetResearch SummaryFINGER tested a combined lifestyle approach among 1,260 Finnish adults aged 60–77 who were considered at risk of cognitive decline. The intervention brought together nutritional...
by John Comley | Sep 27, 2026
Expert Position Paper • 2013 • Bauer and colleagues; JAMDAResearch SummaryThe PROT-AGE position paper examines protein needs in later life and links nutrition with the maintenance of muscle and function. An international expert group reviewed the available evidence...
by John Comley | Sep 27, 2026
Randomised Controlled Trial • 2017 • Villareal and colleagues; NEJMResearch SummaryThis trial examined how different exercise modes affected older adults with obesity during weight loss. It compared aerobic exercise, resistance exercise and a combination, alongside a...
