Excerpt: Men have a higher risk of dying prematurely from chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer than women. But
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The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging reports that people are living much longer. The goal of this national research project—involving
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Optimism about life and a positive view of aging are both very good for your health.
A positive attitude and resilience to overcome
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International Self-Care Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of self-care and its role in leading a healthy
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Men’s Health Week is celebrated in Canada and internationally from June 11-17. A key goal is to raise awareness about men’s health risks
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April is National Oral Health Month in Canada. Good oral care is especially important for older adults, who are more vulnerable to
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April is Cancer Awareness Month in Canada, also known as Daffodil Month. Daffodil Days began in 1957, after Canadian Cancer Society (CCS)
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Why do older adults often gain weight with age, even if their eating habits haven’t changed?
As you get older, more food energy gets
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Nothing means more to Matilda “Tillie” Grant than her family. The 84-year old resident of Chartwell Carrington House in Mission, BC,
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Thanks to cutting-edge research, scientists know more than ever today about lifestyle choices that can help people to be healthy and happy
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More than 30% of Canadians 75 and older are affected by chronic pain that lasts for more than three months, according to Statistics
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