Malnutrition in older adults has been recognised as a challenging health concern
associated with not only increased mortality and morbidity, but also with physical decline …

Cancer cachexia is a multifactorial syndrome characterized by a progressive loss of skeletal
muscle mass, along with adipose tissue wasting, systemic inflammation and other metabolic …

Many physiological changes occur with aging. These changes often, directly or indirectly,
result in a deterioration of the quality of life and even in a shortening of life expectancy …

Metformin is the oldest and most commonly used first-line antidiabetic drug because of its
good clinical efficacy, high safety, low cost and easy access. At the same time, in recent …

Frailty, a critical intermediate status of the aging process that is at increased risk for negative
health-related events, includes physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains or …

Eating outside the three main meals–in other words, snacking–is a part of the dietary pattern
of individuals in all stages of life. The quality and pattern of snacking have an impact on …

The United Kingdom, in common with many countries, has an ageing demographic.
Changes accompanying ageing can influence food choice and dietary habits. This study …

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, and the prodromal phases of
Alzheimer's disease can last for decades. Vascular dementia is the second most common …

There is increasing evidence regarding the relationship between metabolic syndrome and
mortality. However, previous research examining metabolic syndrome and mortality in older …

Alterations in gut function with ageing have particular implications for oesophageal, gastric,
and colonic motility. Older individuals are particularly susceptible to malnutrition …