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Reduced sensitivity to thirst may cause dehydration in elderly

Dehydration in elderly is not uncommon. Some research shows that the elderly drink less water (including more palatable beverages) after a period of water abstinence. Drinking less water is a…

September 1, 2015 · 1 min read
Diet Related Diseases

Being picky with food may indicate “avoidance-restrictive eating disorder”.

Do you avoid whole groups of foods such as vegetables? Do you only eat a very limited variety of foods? In 2013, a new eating disorder was named by scientists…

September 1, 2015 · 3 min read
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Nutrition facts and nutrition myths: evidence based

The following article explains how nutrition myths are created and what are the currently proven nutrition facts. You will find here a summary of the most common myths and nutrition-related…

May 25, 2015 · 15 min read

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