Nutrition & Food Security

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September 29, 2025

Many older adults – especially Gen X women – show signs of addiction to ultra-processed foods

Prevention & Population Health

Aging & Medicare

Highly processed food

January 30, 2023

1 in 8 Americans over 50 show signs of food addiction, U-M poll finds

Mental Health

Aging & Medicare

older woman sitting on couch eating highly processed food

January 30, 2023

Addiction to Highly Processed Food Among Older Adults

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Older woman scowling at grocery receipt with fruits and vegetables on counter

September 26, 2022

Rising food prices hit less-healthy older adults hardest, poll suggests

Health Equity & Disparities

Aging & Medicare

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June 2, 2020

The Joy of Cooking and its Benefits for Older Adults

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woman looking in kitchen pantry

May 11, 2020

How Food Insecurity Affects Older Adults

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