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Monthly Archives: January 2026

Using Diet to Prevent Frailty in the Elderly

Frailty in the elderly is defined as a decline in function of organ systems, leading to reduced strength, energy, and endurance, making seniors highly vulnerable to illness, falls, hospitalization, and disability. Recovery from any of these physical assaults is more difficult in the frail elderly. When frailty leads to inactivity, appetite diminishes, leading to unintended […]