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New research involving over 80,000 seniors finds eating alone is tied to poorer health

These seniors faced higher odds for frailty and weight loss compared to those who ate with others

Efforts to boost communal meals for seniors could help boost mental and physical health

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Seniors who eat alone tend to have poorer nutrition and be more prone to frailty and unhealthy weight loss compared to those who eat with others, new Australian research shows.

“Food is more than the nutritional benefit it provides. Sharing a meal is an important social activity that can influence appetite, dietary variety and overall wellbeing,” said study lead author Caitlin Wyman , a dietitian and PhD candidate at Flinders University in Adelaide.

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