Blog Posts

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?

Ready to quit smoking? Looking for help and support? Research supports the benefits of group therapy to kick the habit for good!

Volunteering is a form of civic engagement that builds on the experience of older adults and breaks down social isolation, while providing them with a sense of accomplishment and belonging to the community. Concrete measures can encourage the engagement of older adults and maintain their participation in volunteer activities.

Research reiterates what you may already know about reducing your risk of cancer. It's worth confirming again. Your life could depend on it!

Are compression stockings a good travel investment for long plane flights? Find out what the research evidence says.

Psychological and organizational factors at work contribute to early retirements due to disability. These factors need to be recognized and addressed to lessen their influence on workers who leave the workforce earlier than necessary.

Everyone – including those with dementia – has the right to make decisions that affect their own health. Staying involved and engaged for as long as possible is key to a better quality of life.

Research evidence shows there are things we can do to avoid repeat hospital visits.

Walking speed reveals a lot about your overall health and walking ability changes with age. Research shows that music can help!

Breaking up may be hard to do, but breaking a bone is easy – especially as we age. Get tips on how to protect yourself.

Mindfulness may be one way to help control your eating habits and become more physically active.

Some researchers believe heart health and Alzheimer’s are linked. Will cholesterol-lowering pills for people at risk of heart disease help prevent dementia?

Stay informed, engaged and on track to age well. Find out how your mobile phone can be a helpful tool to help keep you healthy.