McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
5 ways to stay healthy this holiday season
The holiday season is a time of celebration, but it can also bring stress and temptations that can affect your health. For older adults, maintaining well-being during this busy time of year is especially important. Read on for a few simple tips to help you stay healthy and enjoy this festive time of year.
Co-Housing for Older Adults: Building Community, Support, and Security While Aging in Place
What is co-housing? Explore how shared living spaces can offer older adults community, support, and financial savings while balancing privacy and connection.
Irritable bowel syndrome and low FODMAP diets: Where does the evidence stand?
Research shows whether a low FODMAP diet is effective for irritable bowel syndrome.
Winter wonder: How to make the most of the season ahead
Winter doesn’t have to be something to endure—it can be a season to embrace. By finding small joys in the cold months, we can make winter a time of rest, growth, and connection.
Understanding loneliness and social isolation: A guide for older adults
Loneliness and social isolation are challenges that many older adults face, but they are not insurmountable. By taking small steps to stay connected—whether through family and friends, community, hobbies, or technology—you can find joy in meaningful relationships and enrich your life at any age.
Diet and cardiovascular disease: What works?
Living with or at higher risk of cardiovascular disease? Research investigates what popular dietary programs can reduce the risk of death.