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Research highlights effective strategies and points of caution around treating specific digestive health issues.

As a response to global population ageing and rapid urbanisation, the 'age-friendly community' movement focuses on action at the local level that fosters the full participation of older adults in community life and promotes healthy and active ageing.

Get your “skin in the game,” literally! Research shows that different non-drug topical treatments are available and may be beneficial for improving the health of your skin.

The use of medical cannabis has dramatically increased in the last few years, and with the legalization of recreational cannabis in 2018, there has been an increased interest in therapeutic uses for cannabis. In this video, Drs. Jason Busse and James MacKillop discuss what the latest research says about the potential for cannabis to help with common medical conditions.

Some of us give spontaneously to organizations that are important to us. Others take a more analytical approach to identify organizations that are using effective interventions (based on the best available evidence) to maximize the impact of their donations. This analytical approach is called "effective altruism".

Is there an app for that? It is highly likely when it comes to health-related matters. Research suggests the following may be positively impacted by mobile health apps: weight management, blood sugar control, mental well-being, and physical activity.

An estimated 50 million people worldwide are living with dementia, a number that is expected to triple to 152 million by 2050. In high-income countries, about half of all people with dementia are cared for in nursing homes. Placing a loved one in a nursing home is not an easy decision and families often wish to be engaged as care partners in nursing homes.

Living with coronary heart disease? Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation can offer benefits.

In this video, Dr. Randi McCabe discusses cognitive behavioural therapy, how it is used to target anxiety symptoms, as well as available resources, including self-help and therapist-assisted treatment. Learn about the nature of anxiety and its disorders and how to determine when the experience of anxiety warrants intervention.

Caregivers are an invaluable resource: they are expected to provide care, support, facilitate navigation through health and social systems, and advocate for their loved ones. The role of caregivers is crucial, especially during disasters and as we have seen with the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about the experiences of caregivers during emergencies.

Looking for strategies to help you reduce your blood pressure or keep it in check? From lowering your salt intake to supplements, multiple strategies are available to increase your chance of success.

The feeling of attachment to a place is a universal feeling that responds to human needs. This feeling is increasingly important as you age, as it plays a role in maintaining a positive self-identity. But what does "place attachment" mean for older adults?

Gamified smartphone apps show promise as a tool to help you get moving.

Many people under the age of 65 are living in nursing homes. Who are these young residents and how can we improve their quality of life?

The decision to transition yourself or a loved one to a long-term care facility is not an easy one. Luckily, research exists to help you learn about your long-term care options and support you through the decision-making process.

Remote-monitoring technologies and other virtual-care services appear promising to support aging in place. What can we learn from the body of research evidence about remote-monitoring technologies and whether there are fulfilling their promises?

Looking to prevent high blood pressure? Research demonstrates that increasing calcium intake, namely through supplements, has a role to play.

Many victims of crime feel that the traditional criminal justice system is unresponsive, unsatisfactory and painful. Would you consider talking to the person who harmed you? Do you believe that restorative justice is effective?

Happy gardening! Research shows that horticultural therapy may hold physical and emotional health benefits.

The prevailing discourse on climate change sometimes pit generations against each other or place blame on certain generations over others. But evidence shows the importance of intergenerational relations and solidarity to face this pressing societal challenge.