A daily multivitamin may help older adults maintain functional health

The ability to perform everyday activities free of debilitating symptoms profoundly affects quality of life as we age.

In a new study, older adults who took a daily multivitamin had significantly better measures of functional health after three years than those who took a placebo.

According to researchers, the findings suggest a daily multivitamin can help older people maintain day-to-day functioning by helping preserve cognitive abilities, and it may also benefit blood circulation and physical stamina. ...