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aging

socially isolated people over the age of 65 lose more teeth
but while they appeared to spend a lot of time alone, these seniors didn't report feelings of sadness or loneliness.
maija kappler
oral health
jan 24, 2022
there's a documented social stigma to losing teeth. getty

we have a ways to go in how we support aging canadians, but for many, getting older can be a great experience
'our spending is way out of line compared to many european and scandinavian countries which do a much better job of supporting people staying in their own homes,' says advocate.
vanessa hrvatin
aging
jan 20, 2022
experts say one of the most pressing ways to prepare for this shifting demographic is to support seniors aging at home. getty

for people over 50, even ‘mild’ covid-19 can result in mobility problems
participants with covid-19 had nearly double the odds of worsening mobility and physical function compared to those without covid-19, although most had mild or moderate symptoms.
brighter world, mcmaster university
coronavirus
jan 17, 2022
individuals with confirmed or probable covid-19 had double the odds of worsening ability to engage in household activities. getty

getting rid of 'angry face': what you should know about botox and dermal fillers
while both botox and ha can be used to address common concerns such as lines and saggy skin, understanding how the face ages can help you choose which treatment is best for you.
frances krawiec
skin health
jan 06, 2022
expertise that aligns with the goals of the patient is key to getting the best possible results from botox and dermal fillers. getty

research shows myriad benefits of exercise … so why don’t we move more?
if you’re starting to feel particularly concerned about your lack of activity, don’t panic. exercise science has yet another piece of good news about the benefits of physical activity: it’s never too late to start.
brighter world, mcmaster university
fitness
jan 06, 2022
only half of canadians meet the recommended 150 minutes per week of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity. getty

people treated with botox report feeling less anxiety: study
the findings could be the result of the botulinum toxins in botox which can affect the central nervous systems involved in emotions.
chris arnold
skin health
dec 22, 2021
botulinum toxins, essentially what makes botox work its magic, can move to parts of the central nervous systems involved in emotions. getty

pandemic depression persists among older adults: study
loneliness was the most significant predictor of worsening depressive symptoms, with other pandemic-related stressors, such as family conflict, also increasing the odds.
brighter world, mcmaster university
mental health
nov 26, 2021
overall, older adults had twice the odds of depressive symptoms during the pandemic compared to pre-pandemic. getty

teaching university students to be ‘age-conscious’ could help address our elder care crisis
the study sought to understand how undergraduate students’ attitudes towards older adults and the aging process could shift.
the conversation
aging
nov 19, 2021
students were more age-conscious and demonstrated greater awareness of varied experiences of aging. getty
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canadian centre for caregiving excellence
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canadian society for exercise physiology
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diabetes canada

socially isolated people over the age of 65 lose more teeth
but while they appeared to spend a lot of time alone, these seniors didn't report feelings of sadness or loneliness.
maija kappler
oral health
jan 24, 2022
there's a documented social stigma to losing teeth. getty

we have a ways to go in how we support aging canadians, but for many, getting older can be a great experience
'our spending is way out of line compared to many european and scandinavian countries which do a much better job of supporting people staying in their own homes,' says advocate.
vanessa hrvatin
aging
jan 20, 2022
experts say one of the most pressing ways to prepare for this shifting demographic is to support seniors aging at home. getty

for people over 50, even ‘mild’ covid-19 can result in mobility problems
participants with covid-19 had nearly double the odds of worsening mobility and physical function compared to those without covid-19, although most had mild or moderate symptoms.
brighter world, mcmaster university
coronavirus
jan 17, 2022
individuals with confirmed or probable covid-19 had double the odds of worsening ability to engage in household activities. getty

getting rid of 'angry face': what you should know about botox and dermal fillers
while both botox and ha can be used to address common concerns such as lines and saggy skin, understanding how the face ages can help you choose which treatment is best for you.
frances krawiec
skin health
jan 06, 2022
expertise that aligns with the goals of the patient is key to getting the best possible results from botox and dermal fillers. getty
powered by
canadian centre for caregiving excellence

research shows myriad benefits of exercise … so why don’t we move more?
if you’re starting to feel particularly concerned about your lack of activity, don’t panic. exercise science has yet another piece of good news about the benefits of physical activity: it’s never too late to start.
brighter world, mcmaster university
fitness
jan 06, 2022
only half of canadians meet the recommended 150 minutes per week of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity. getty

people treated with botox report feeling less anxiety: study
the findings could be the result of the botulinum toxins in botox which can affect the central nervous systems involved in emotions.
chris arnold
skin health
dec 22, 2021
botulinum toxins, essentially what makes botox work its magic, can move to parts of the central nervous systems involved in emotions. getty

pandemic depression persists among older adults: study
loneliness was the most significant predictor of worsening depressive symptoms, with other pandemic-related stressors, such as family conflict, also increasing the odds.
brighter world, mcmaster university
mental health
nov 26, 2021
overall, older adults had twice the odds of depressive symptoms during the pandemic compared to pre-pandemic. getty

teaching university students to be ‘age-conscious’ could help address our elder care crisis
the study sought to understand how undergraduate students’ attitudes towards older adults and the aging process could shift.
the conversation
aging
nov 19, 2021
students were more age-conscious and demonstrated greater awareness of varied experiences of aging. getty
powered by
canadian society for exercise physiology
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