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Do you struggle with managing your diabetes? If so, research shows that turning to your peers can improve your health.

Socially assistive robots have been developed to deliver care to older adults or to assist caregivers and health professionals. The future is here — are we ready for it?

Financial fraud targeted at the aging population is a serious problem with both monetary and health-related consequences that is likely to continue escalating. Without development of prevention efforts, it’s estimated that the number of cases could nearly double in the next two to three decades.

With the numbers of overweight and obese adults on the rise globally, people are looking to different types of diets for solutions. To shed pounds, going lacto-ovo vegetarian or vegan may help.

Abuse and neglect of older adults can take many forms, but abuse cases are rarely reported. We need more robust strategies to identify, evaluate and respond to elder abuse.

Dreading sandal season? Fungal infections are unpleasant to look at and difficult to treat, but research shows that oral antifungal medications can be effective, although they come with some side effects.

Greater efforts must ensure the voices of older adults are heard and acted upon when it comes to addressing the problem of abuse.

Short on time? Research suggests that high-intensity interval training can improve cardiovascular and metabolic health in people who are overweight or obese.

While policies such as in-person licence renewal and medical reporting of potentially unfit drivers showed some statistically significant benefits for older driver safety, the relative impact was modest. There is no magic policy regarding licensing of older drivers to make the roads safe, and a concerted approach to improve road safety is required.

'Ambient intelligence' technologies and social networks are promising ways to foster interactions and prevent some aging-related problems.

Based on the research evidence, some drugs are getting credit they don’t deserve! They may even be doing more harm than good.

Informing older adults about the risks of problem gambling is important, as well as promoting other types of recreational activities to nurture social interaction and reduce isolation.

The global prevalence of diabetes continues to rise. Don’t become a statistic with the help of these simple lifestyle changes.

Finding strategies to support older workers push back the retirement age will be important to face the decline in the working-age population.

The aging population is expected to generate growing demands for high-quality home-care services. There is a need for flexible policies, procedures and guidelines on the delivery of home-care services to allow older adults to have a say about their needs and how to meet them

Eating healthy food is the key to living well and avoiding disease - including cancer. What should you put on your plate - and what should you avoid?

Want to reduce your risk of cancer? Exercise regularly. Mounting research evidence connects a sedentary lifestyle to serious health issues, including cancer.

Taking steps to reduce your risk of cancer? Eat well and exercise regularly. But what about dietary supplements, do they help? Find out what the research says!

How to reduce your risk of skin cancer. Evidence-based insights about preventing and detecting melanoma from McMaster University.

Alcohol and cancer: research evidence links drinking alcohol to increased cancer risk. What are the recommended guidelines?