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Driving safely is part of staying independent. This short video explores warning signs and offers practical tips to optimize your driving abilities as you age.

Tai Chi and Qigong! Research showcases the effect of traditional Chinese exercises on symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Discover which targeted therapeutic exercises can help reduce pain, improve mobility, and support joint health for those living with hip or knee osteoarthritis. This short video guides you through easy-to-follow movements that can be easily integrated into your daily routine—no equipment required. Plus, download a free copy of the exercises to use at home! Learn what neuromuscular training is all about.

Put on your dancing shoes? The combination of dancing and video games may improve some aspects of physical function.

Discover how physical activity can help reduce joint pain and improve mobility—without putting extra stress on your body.

From cognition to blood sugar, research highlights the diverse benefits of aerobic exercise.

Research investigates whether incentive-based programs that aim to help people quit smoking are effective in the long term.

Get in touch with your senses! Learn more about recommended strategies to help tackle vision and hearing loss.

Learn more about moving safely with good hearing and vision.

Research highlights the benefits of exercise for our body and mind! Don't miss tips and tricks on how to get and stay active.

Are sensory loss and cognitive decline linked? Find out what the research has to say!

Research explores the links between changes in hearing, vision, mobility and cognition.

Looking for outdoor activities that can improve your health? Learn what walking, guided gardening, and forest therapy have to offer.

Women face unique stroke risks, including older age at first stroke, higher likelihood of living alone, and greater pre-stroke disability. Learn about the sex and gender risk factors for stroke, including how stroke presents differently in women, and the important role exercise plays in reducing risk.

Ageism doesn’t just come from others—it can take hold within ourselves as well. But one of the most effective ways to push back against ageism is also very simple: supportive and meaningful connection with others.

As we age, it’s natural to notice changes in our appearance—wrinkles, thinning hair, or shifts in body shape. For some people, these changes can become a source of intense distress and preoccupation. In this 2-minute video, clinical psychologist Dr. Karen Rowa explains what body dysmorphic disorder is, how it differs from normal appearance concerns, the emotional and mental health impact, and treatment options. Then read on to learn who it affects and why it’s often missed.

Research investigates the role dietitians play in helping to lower blood pressure.

Grief can feel isolating at any age, but in later life, it can come with added challenges. But, no one has to navigate grief alone—find out how to get support.

Living with a cardiovascular disease? Research points to strategies that can improve physical and mental health.

Any eating disorder can negatively impact healthy aging. Binge eating disorder (BED) may affect about 20% of women aged 60 and over. In this 2-minute video, psychiatrist Dr. Jennifer Couturier explains the symptoms of BED, its emotional impact, common misconceptions, and potential treatments. Then read on to learn about the causes, risk factors, and potential health consequences.