The Swedish National study on Aging and Care (SNAC) explores the importance of living conditions, lifestyle, and personality for the health and well-being of older people. On 14 October, the Swedish National Study on Aging

Worldwide, about 44 million people have dementia. Type 2 diabetes is associated with a 50% increased risk of developing dementia. In this this population-based longitudinal study, the researchers examined data collected from two cohorts of

It is generally believed that eating habits influence our health status in different stages of life. Individual food items or nutrients have been related to cognitive functioning in older adults. However, the cumulative effect of

As life expectancy continues to expand, a larger number of people are expected to reach old age. This period of life is characterized by an increase in disabilities, functional limitations and in number of morbidities.