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

January is Alzheimer's Awareness Month in Canada, making it a perfect time to learn more about the warning signs and check out our other resources.

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!

If you kicked the New Year off with a resolution to be healthier, we can help to support your healthy aging goals with the best research evidence.

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!

With the new year just around the corner, we’ve rounded up our top 10 resources accessed on the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal in 2017.

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

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

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

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.

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.