Geriatric Archives - Food & Wellness Meenu Agarwal | Clinical Dietitian & Nutrition Coach Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:44:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://foodnwellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/cropped-Food-N-Wellness-ICON-1-32x32.png Geriatric Archives - Food & Wellness 32 32 GLP-1 Medicines for Weight Management: How They Work and What to Eat https://foodnwellness.com/glp-1-medicines-for-weight-management/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:31:34 +0000 https://foodnwellness.com/?p=32150 GLP-1 Medicines for Weight Management is a topic that a lot of people are talking about these days. Many people are using GLP-1 Medicines for Weight Management to lose weight. But GLP-1 Medicines for Weight Management is not about taking medicines it is also about eating the right food.

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]]> Chronic Inflammation: The Role of Nutrition, Lifestyle, and Diet https://foodnwellness.com/conquering-chronic-inflammation-the-role-of-nutrition-lifestyle-and-diet/ Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:30:02 +0000 https://foodnwellness.com/?p=31387 Inflammation is the body’s natural defence mechanism against infections and injuries. However, when it becomes chronic, it can contribute to various diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and even cancer. Understanding the causes of chronic inflammation and making appropriate lifestyle and dietary changes can significantly reduce its harmful effects.

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]]> Exercise Can Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain- A Comprehensive Guide https://foodnwellness.com/exercise-can-ease-rheumatoid-arthritis-pain-a-comprehensive-guide/ Mon, 14 Oct 2024 08:35:53 +0000 https://foodnwellness.com/?p=30953 Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that primarily affects the joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness. While medication is crucial in managing the condition, exercise plays an equally important role in alleviating pain and improving overall quality of life for those with RA.

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]]> Nutrition Needs When You’re Over 65 https://foodnwellness.com/nutrition-needs-when-youre-over-65/ https://foodnwellness.com/nutrition-needs-when-youre-over-65/#comments Tue, 30 Jan 2024 06:19:58 +0000 https://foodnwellness.com/?p=30205 Aging is a natural process, and our nutritional requirements also change as we age. The food and drinks one consumed at a younger age may not be ideal now. In other words, there will be a change in the nutritional intake as you age. Ensuring a healthy diet becomes paramount for both men and women…

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]]> https://foodnwellness.com/nutrition-needs-when-youre-over-65/feed/ 1 Optimal Nutrition for Old Age: A Guide for Healthy Aging https://foodnwellness.com/optimal-nutrition-for-old-age-a-guide-for-healthy-aging/ Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:16:50 +0000 https://foodnwellness.com/?p=29376 “The food you eat can be either the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison.” – Ann Wigmore (Holistic Health Practitioner) As rightly pointed out, what we eat becomes super important for our health and well-being. So, we really need to focus on eating healthy stuff to stay in…

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]]> Sleep Problems among the Elderly: Tips to Overcome it https://foodnwellness.com/sleep-problems-among-the-elderly-tips-to-overcome-it/ Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:59:52 +0000 https://foodnwellness.com/?p=14221 Aging is one of the most natural things to happen to us. No matter how healthy or fit we are, we all will age. And as we grow older, we often find it difficult to do things that we have almost always taken for granted. Not being able to sleep properly is one such problem that is widely seen among the elderly. Among all other sleep disorders, the most common is insomnia, that has several medical and psychiatric repercussions.

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]]> Sarcopenia https://foodnwellness.com/sarcopenia/ Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:14:54 +0000 https://foodnwellness.com/?p=13274 Sarcopenia has become exceedingly common among older people. Almost 10% of adults above 50 are affected by it. Sarcopenia is characterized by muscle loss, that can decrease both the quality of life, as well as life expectancy. However, the good news is that sarcopenia can be prevented and reversed in certain cases.

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]]> Old age and health: How inversely proportionate are they? https://foodnwellness.com/old-age-health-inversely-proportionate/ https://foodnwellness.com/old-age-health-inversely-proportionate/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://foodnwellness.com/newsite/2016/09/29/old-age-health-inversely-proportionate/ Figuratively speaking, growing old is inevitable. That each day will add up to make months and years and that each progressing year will add up to an age older than the previous, is unavoidable.

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]]> https://foodnwellness.com/old-age-health-inversely-proportionate/feed/ 2 When do we consult a Nutritionist & Dietitian https://foodnwellness.com/when-do-we-consult-a-nutritionist-dietitian/ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://foodnwellness.com/newsite/2016/06/13/when-do-we-consult-a-nutritionist-dietitian/ You’re overweight but healthy.
If you’re technically overweight, but your physician says you’re healthy, the question is: How do you feel about yourself? If you’re happy with the way you look and feel, then don’t call a dietitian. But if you’re not happy with your image in the mirror, consider calling someone who can help you lose weight in a healthy manner.

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]]> Health After retirement https://foodnwellness.com/health-after-retirement/ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://foodnwellness.com/newsite/2016/06/13/health-after-retirement/ Its not a great feeling say at 50 or 60 years of age if our health is poor and millions in assets or bank. What is the fun of not able to travel, enjoy, eat , party if we are struck down with obesity, overweight, cholesterol, blood pressure.

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