McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
3 ways to support safer driving as we age
Paving the road to safer driving by protecting our senses, participating in driving training, and incorporating smart technologies.
The Mediterranean diet keeps making headlines. What does the evidence actually say?
The Mediterranean diet—rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, and olive oil—frequently comes up in the headlines. It has a solid reputation, and rightfully so, but the Portal's evidence offers a more balanced view than the headlines suggest. Understanding this story is important before making significant changes to your diet.
Exercise following menopause: What works for bone health?
Minding the health of our bones! Research explores what types of exercise can improve bone density in women who’ve gone through menopause.
What self care really means as we age
July 24 is International Self-Care Day. The date carries a small piece of meaning: it points to the idea that self-care matters "24 hours a day, 7 days a week." In other words, caring for your health isn't something to save for a special occasion. It's built from everyday choices, made consistently over time.
Video games and aging: Are there real benefits?
Can virtual reality games do more than entertain? New research explores their potential to support our cognition as we age.
Staying safe from ticks and mosquitoes this summer
Ticks and mosquitoes shouldn't keep you off the trail or out of the garden. Cover up, stay to the middle of the path, use repellent, and do a quick check when you head inside. With those habits in your back pocket, you can spend the rest of summer doing what you love, with a lot less to worry about.