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A healthy diet can reduce your risk of cancer
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?Full story -
Move more, sit less to reduce your risk of cancer
Want to reduce your risk of cancer? Exercise regularly. Mounting research evidence connects a sedentary lifestyle to serious health issues, including cancer.Full story -
Do dietary supplements help reduce cancer risk?
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!Full story -
Be "sun smart" to avoid skin cancer
How to reduce your risk of skin cancer. Evidence-based insights about preventing and detecting melanoma from McMaster University.Full story -
Make 'happy hour' healthier: limit your alcohol to reduce your cancer risk
Alcohol and cancer: research evidence links drinking alcohol to increased cancer risk. What are the recommended guidelines?Full story -
Ready to quit smoking? Group therapy boosts your chances of success
Ready to quit smoking? Looking for help and support? Research supports the benefits of group therapy to kick the habit for good!Full story -
Break the cycle of isolation and stay healthy: Get involved in your community!
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.Full story -
Want to reduce your risk of cancer? Try these evidence-based tips
Research reiterates what you may already know about reducing your risk of cancer. It's worth confirming again. Your life could depend on it!Full story -
Long plane flight? Try compression socks to relieve circulation problems
Are compression stockings a good travel investment for long plane flights? Find out what the research evidence says.Full story -
What factors lead to early retirement due to disability?
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.Full story -
Still here! Don’t let a dementia diagnosis keep you out of the conversation
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.Full story -
Treated and discharged: How to avoid repeat hospital visits
Research evidence shows there are things we can do to avoid repeat hospital visits.Full story -
The research based benefits of music for walking
Walking speed reveals a lot about your overall health and walking ability changes with age. Research shows that music can help!Full story -
Worried about breaking a bone? 5 tips you should know before it happens
Breaking up may be hard to do, but breaking a bone is easy – especially as we age. Get tips on how to protect yourself.Full story -
Struggling to lose weight? Mindfulness may be the solution
Mindfulness may be one way to help control your eating habits and become more physically active.Full story -
Do cholesterol lowering drugs help prevent dementia?
Some researchers believe heart health and Alzheimer’s are linked. Will cholesterol-lowering pills for people at risk of heart disease help prevent dementia?Full story -
6 research-based ways your smartphone can support your healthy aging goals
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.Full story -
What works best for relieving back pain?
Low back pain can be debilitating but it can be managed with non-drug therapies and medications if needed. What works best? Find out recommendations from recent research evidence.Full story -
Does menu labelling affect food choices?
Eating out is convenient, but hidden calories can jeopardize a healthy diet. Can menu labeling help you make healthier food choices?Full story -
Computer brain games for treating cognitive impairment
Healthy aging involves exercising both the brain and the body. Can computer games and activities improve cognitive abilities in people with cognitive decline?Full story


