Course: Nutrition and Age-Related Chronic Diseases

Hypercholesterolemia has been linked to insulin resistance in the brain, leading to oxidative stress and neuron death, which can potentially be prevented by improving the gut microbiome. Hypercholesterolemia, which is …

The relationship between food and brain function is significant, as certain food sensitivities can cause symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, difficulty in concentration, restlessness and anxiety, and unstable emotions. To …

An imbalance of dietary habits can be a problem for the nervous system. Ageing is a natural process that so far no one can avoid. As people age, their bodies …

The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is a commonly used tool to measure the severity of cognitive impairment in Alzheimer’s disease and other related disorders. The total score of MMSE is …

Prof Lin will discuss the relationship between metabolic syndrome, specifically type 2 diabetes, and dementia. Type 2 diabetes is a disease characterized by insulin resistance which results in hyperglycemia and …

This week, Prof Shyh-Hsiang Lin from Taipei Medical University will give a lecture on Neurodegeneration, Metabolic Syndrome and Dietary Patterns. He will discuss the impact of modern lifestyle on neurodegenerative …

Prof Yang will introduce Vitamin D in this video. Vitamin D plays an important role in muscle function by improving muscle strength, endurance, and recovery. It helps regulate calcium and …

Prof Yang will summarise sarcopenia prevention in this video. Adequate energy intake, 24-36 kcal/kg BW/day Protein intake, 1.0-1.5 g/kg BW/day, Leucine Vitamin D, daily exposure to sunlight, fish consumption, supplements …

The ageing process affects the immune system, with changes in both innate and adaptive immunity, leading to inflammaging, and the rate of immunosenescence progression varies between males and females. The …

Sarcopenia is a progressive and generalized skeletal muscle disorder involving the accelerated loss of muscle mass and function that is associated with increased adverse outcomes including falls, functional decline, frailty, …

Prof Yang will explain the main causes of sarcopnenia and she use the chart to explain the protein synthesis pathway and degradation in muscle. Next, she will introduce the classification …

Prof Chien will introduce the management of prediabetes, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. All of them focus on lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise. Healthy eating patterns, including carbohydrate counting, regular …

Prof Yang will give dietary recommendations for sarcopenia in this video. Protein and exercise are the key elements for sarcopenia prevention. However, energy is closely related to nutrition. Prof Yang …

Prof Yang will introduce food texture classification in this video. The chart below shows the main reasons for malnutrition in the elderly, That is 9 Ds, which include dentition and …

Please take some time to read this article from WHO: Dementia Dementia is a global health concern, characterized by a decline in cognitive functions such as memory, reasoning and communication …