HNRCA

07/07/2024

Are you an independently living older adult, ages 65 years or older, and interested to see how dietary fiber can improve muscle mass, muscle composition, and physical function? Join this important...

06/03/2024

Join the Dairy Study at Tufts University!
Purpose of this study: To compare the effect of consuming full-fat (regular) and fat-free (skim) milk, as well as full-fat and fat-free yogurt (a fermented dairy product) on risk factors for heart disease. We will also determine whether consuming these dairy products changes the types of microorganisms in your mouth and gut, as well as the products produced by the gut microbes. The results may facilitate refinement of public health dietary guidance for dairy product consumption.
Target population:
Men and postmenopausal women, ages 50 years and older.
Inclusion criteria:
-Age ≥50 years
-Men and postmenopausal women
-BMI ≥25 and ≤35 kg/m2
-No milk allergy, lactose intolerance or adherence to vegan or other dietary pattern that excludes dairy products
-Willing to consume 2 servings/ day of the dairy food items provided
-Usual pattern of bowel movements at least every other day
Major exclusions:
-Diagnosis of diabetes, chronic heart, kidney, liver and gastrointestinal disorders
-Taking medications or dietary supplements that will affect the study outcomes
-Unwilling to forgo additional milk and yogurt consumption during each 3-week diet
phase
Length of study:
-18 weeks
Payment:
-Up to $625 for participants who qualify and complete the entire study.
Email: volunteers-hnrc@tufts.edu
Call: (617) 556-3013 and request study # 3070

04/30/2024

Join the Dairy Study at Tufts University!

Purpose of this study: To compare the effect of consuming full-fat (regular) and fat-free (skim) milk, as well as full-fat and fat-free yogurt (a fermented dairy product) on risk factors for heart disease. We will also determine whether consuming these dairy products changes the types of microorganisms in your mouth and gut, as well as the products produced by the gut microbes. The results may facilitate refinement of public health dietary guidance for dairy product consumption.

Target population:
Men and postmenopausal women, ages 50 years and older.

Inclusion criteria:
-Age ≥50 years
-Men and postmenopausal women
-BMI ≥25 and ≤35 kg/m2
-No milk allergy, lactose intolerance or adherence to vegan or other dietary pattern that excludes dairy products
-Willing to consume 2 servings/ day of the dairy food items provided
-Usual pattern of bowel movements at least every other day

Major exclusions:
-Diagnosis of diabetes, chronic heart, kidney, liver and gastrointestinal disorders
-Taking medications or dietary supplements that will affect the study outcomes
-Unwilling to forgo additional milk and yogurt consumption during each 3-week diet
phase

Length of study:
-18 weeks

Payment:
-Up to $625 for participants who qualify and complete the entire study.

Email: volunteers-hnrc@tufts.edu
Call: (617) 556-3013 and request study # 307

05/11/2023

Our Monday Seminar Series is over for the semester, but will resume in September. If you missed any of the seminars this spring, you can view them all on our Youtube channel:

05/05/2023

We know to eat our fruits and vegetables, but could they help with memory and mobility? Join our ongoing strawberry study – call (617) 556-3013 for more information.

05/01/2023

Happy May! May is Older Americans Month - what does healthy aging look like to you?

03/08/2023

In honor of we invite you to check out our revised MyPlate for older adults. This gives guidance relevant to the age 50+ population: https://hnrca.tufts.edu/myplate/about/download-myplate

11/29/2022

It's here! Today is , a global day of unity and generosity. Join us and show your support of our mission to promote healthy and active aging.

Make a gift at go.tufts.edu/GivingTuesdayHNRCA

Give to the HNRCA on --be a catalyst to advance healthy aging research!

11/28/2022

Our annual tradition is only 1 day away!

To donate visit: https://bit.ly/3XkZoqA

11/23/2022

Save the date! is one week away, Tuesday November 29th. Here's a message from HNRCA Center Director, Sarah Booth, on how your donation impacts the Center.

To donate visit: https://bit.ly/3XkZoqA

03/15/2022

Tips from Dr. Das! http://ow.ly/xjUX50HYQtm

If you’re looking for more energy to be healthy and active, or simply to feel your best—your plate is the perfect place to start, according to nutrition experts at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University, who offer suggestions on what to eat and w...

03/02/2022

We want to hear from you! Share your favorite type of exercises!

Your response will help inspire other members of our healthy aging community to try some fun, new workouts. Maybe you’ll get some ideas to try out, too. Most of all, your feedback will help the HNRCA as we plan important programming for the future.

We’re excited to hear from you! Comment now.