Aging – The Conversation

Research into inflammation and the microbiome is pushing cosmetic science beyond moisture, wrinkles and the skin barrier.

Pennsylvania’s proposed paid leave may not be enough for sandwich generation caregivers, who are raising children and supporting aging parents.

Heat waves pose a threat to older adults, but a recent study suggests that they retain an unexpected ability to adapt to high temperatures.

The gain isn’t huge, but it’s a notable improvement – similar to what people experience when they start exercising more.

Keeping a tiny brain area called locus coeruleus functioning properly may stave off symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and keep the aging brain healthy

Research has moved past the question of whether we can live longer. The new question is whether we’re willing to invest — seriously, equitably and early — in the things that will help us live better.

NAD+, NMN and resveratrol are marketed as anti-ageing breakthroughs, but human evidence remains mixed and incomplete.

For migrants living with dementia, memory loss weakens links between language, culture and expression. Music can help.

Shingles can cause severe and long-lasting complications, yet vaccination rates in Canada remain low despite the availability of a highly effective vaccine.

The AI industry is dominated by young, male tech workers. It runs the risk of developing apps and tools that reproduce these gender and age-biases.

Collagen production begins to fall in our twenties and drops further after menopause. Sun exposure, smoking and hormones all play a role.

Long-term care is not strictly a medical service; it’s also a home and social environment. To ensure Canadians can age with dignity, we need ways to assess dignity in our health systems.

Caregivers often don’t recognize how much time, energy and effort is dedicated to their nutrition-related responsibilities, and many feel unprepared for them.

As the baby boomer generation ages, cities must rethink the accessibility of public spaces. Comfort, legibility and geometric clarity are the essential elements of an inclusive city.

Bones are living tissues that constantly rebuild, repair and help the body stay in balance.

Aging plays a significant role in the development of conditions that can lead to blindness. However, most of these can be prevented or delayed.

Canada’ aging population is a marker of national success, not a crisis. The question is whether we will seize this moment to build the strongest aging society in the world.

Two people of the same age can age very differently. Frailty helps explain why, and what can be done to reduce risk.