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Try to stay the healthy course with your festive eating habits, while giving yourself some wiggle room to indulge.

Sleep is important to achieving optimal health, but what amount of sleep is best? What sleep patterns should be of concern? Explore our resources.

Depression is not a normal part of aging. If you’re feeling depressed, there are many treatment options but the first step is to talk to someone. Learn more.

Family caregivers play an integral role in supporting the health and wellbeing of older adults. How can we support caregivers? Read our articles on this topic!

Have you had your flu shot yet? Research evidence confirms the benefits, particularly for older adults.

November is Fall Prevention Month. Falls are a major risk to healthy aging. Read our evidence-based resources on this topic.

The bottom line: find out the key takeaways from some of our most popular Blog Posts about healthy aging.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Read evidence-based resources about risks, screening and treatment options rated by McMaster University

Inspired by International Day of Older Persons on October 1st, we've compiled the top read health resources on the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal in 2017.

September 21st is World Alzheimer's Day. Early diagnosis is considered important for many reasons. Find out what the evidence says.

Attention caregivers: read these tips about taking care of YOU. It's worth the reminder: self-care is not selfish!

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Canadian men. Read our evidence-based resources on this topic.

Research studies on the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal provide encouraging evidence to support the health benefits of music therapy.

Many people feel lonely and lose social connections as they age. Mounting evidence continues to confirm that loneliness is a major risk to healthy aging.

Get connected to support healthy aging. Read our resources about health information technology below.

It's common to feel overwhelmed by all the healthy eating advice out there. Read our evidence-based resources about seniors and nutrition.

Sex is a fundamental part of humanity at any age. Read our resources about sexual health for older adults.

Many older adults suffer from chronic pain. Read our evidence-based resources about pain management.

Get moving this summer. Check out our exercise ideas for seniors.

New cancer statistics show that our aging population will influence an increase in cancer diagnoses among Canadians 50 years and older. How to reduce your risk: