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Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, Sodium and Potassium Intake in People at a...
Rodrigues, Joana; Costa, Mariana; Sousa, D.; Costa, A.R.; Lunet, N.; Cruz, V.T.; Padrão, Patrícia<jats:p>Adequate sodium and potassium intake, along with adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet), are key factors for preventing hypertension and cerebrovascular diseases. However, data on the consumption of these nutrients within the MedDiet are scarce. This cross-sectional study aims to assess the association between MedDiet adherence and sodium/potassium intake in the MIND-Matosinhos randomized control...
Sarcopenia and associated factors among older adults at high risk of dementia
de Sousa, D.; Costa, A.R.; Vicente, M.; Cruz, V.T.; Padrão, Patrícia<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:sec> <jats:title>Background</jats:title> <jats:p>Sarcopenia and dementia share pathophysiological pathways and risk factors, including advanced age, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, smoking and diabetes. Older adults at high risk of dementia may face increased susceptibility to sarcopenia, which can also exacerbate cognitive decline. Thus, this study aims to estimate ...