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Getting your ‘feet’ in the game! Can exercising your feet help you stay on them?

Mar 31, 2022

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.

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Love in the digital age

Jan 26, 2022

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.

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Looking to catch some quality zzz’s? Let’s talk music!

Nov 25, 2021

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.

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Emotional closeness between grandparents and grandchildren

Nov 17, 2021

Sometimes a unique bond develops between grandparents and their grandchildren. But what factors can influence this emotional closeness, and what impact can it have on grandparents and grandchildren?

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Competitive sports can be healthy at all ages

Nov 3, 2021

Competitive sports can be done at all ages. But what is known about the factors influencing older athletes to take part in competitive sports?

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Learn a new language to train your brain and more

Oct 19, 2021

There is no age to learn a new language. Learn about the benefits of learning a new language on the quality of life and cognitive abilities in healthy older adults.

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