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Study finds healthy diet could add more years to one's life
December 22, 2010
New research may inspire some to have a New Year's resolution dedicated to a healthy diet in 2011.
Researchers from the University of Maryland investigated the association between diet and mortality rates, and found that certain foods could negatively affect one's health.
Over a 10-year period, the eating patterns of approximately 2,500 adults aged 70 to 79 years old were analyzed in relation to 108 different food items. The researchers also categorized the food into six different "clusters" that included healthy foods and high-fat dairy products.
It was found that foods in the high-fat dairy group carried a 40 percent higher risk of mortality when compared to the healthy foods group. Likewise, the sweets and desserts group didn't fare much better with a 37 percent higher risk of mortality.
Dr. Amy L. Anderson, the lead author of the study, said that the findings suggests older adults should adhere to a healthier diet consisting of fish, fruits and vegetables for a longer life.
Within the North Shore-LIJ Health System, there are number of heart health studies under way. One study is investigating the benefits of Warfarin and aspirin, which are both common treatments for those with poor heart health.
Researchers from the University of Maryland investigated the association between diet and mortality rates, and found that certain foods could negatively affect one's health.
Over a 10-year period, the eating patterns of approximately 2,500 adults aged 70 to 79 years old were analyzed in relation to 108 different food items. The researchers also categorized the food into six different "clusters" that included healthy foods and high-fat dairy products.
It was found that foods in the high-fat dairy group carried a 40 percent higher risk of mortality when compared to the healthy foods group. Likewise, the sweets and desserts group didn't fare much better with a 37 percent higher risk of mortality.
Dr. Amy L. Anderson, the lead author of the study, said that the findings suggests older adults should adhere to a healthier diet consisting of fish, fruits and vegetables for a longer life.
Within the North Shore-LIJ Health System, there are number of heart health studies under way. One study is investigating the benefits of Warfarin and aspirin, which are both common treatments for those with poor heart health.