McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
Staying safe in and around water
Swimming and water fitness are often encouraged to promote health for people with chronic conditions. But being in and around water requires some precautions.
Preventing type 2 diabetes with the “sunshine” vitamin?
Prevention, prevention, prevention. Can vitamin D supplementation help keep type 2 diabetes at bay? Research findings appear to be positive for certain populations.
What’s on your bucket list?
A "bucket list" is a list of things you want to do or accomplish before you die. It can be a very good framework for thinking about your life goals, your health and your mortality, and discussing about it could help advance care planning.
Getting your ‘feet’ in the game! Can exercising your feet help you stay on them?
From injury to death, falls are a major concern for older adults. Recent research looks at how strengthening the muscles in our feet and ankles can help to reduce the risk of falls.
Love in the digital age
The way we look for our soul mate has evolved in the last few years at the same pace as technology. Several platforms to find love have been created. The same is true for other stages of a couple's life cycle: whether it is to maintain a relationship or to regain autonomy after the dissolution of a couple.
Looking to catch some quality zzz’s? Let’s talk music!
They say if "you snooze, you lose”. But getting enough sleep, as well as good quality sleep, is important for our mental health, cognitive health, and physical health. Some evidence suggests that music may be a promising non-drug-based strategy for improving sleep quality in older adults.