[SLEEP IN] New scientific statement targets multidimensional sleep health
"Healthy sleep includes multiple components, such as number of hours of sleep per night, how long it takes to fall asleep, daytime functioning, and self-reported sleep satisfaction. Addressing these different dimensions of sleep may help to reduce cardiometabolic health and related risk factors, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association."
[LEAD THE WAY] Novel GPS helps older adults stay on the roads
"Driving is the preferred transportation method for many older adults, but age-related cognitive decline can limit time spent behind the wheel. Empowering older adults to be more mobile drivers (that is, driving more frequently and for longer distances) is critical to boosting physical, social and cognitive wellness, according to new research. "
[IT’S NATURAL!] Art gallery fosters health through nature and art
"On April 7, World Health Day, the Vancouver Art Gallery launched a new collaboration with BC Parks Foundation’s PaRx, Canada’s national nature prescription program. The collaboration which enables healthcare professionals to prescribe a nature-inspired visit to the Emily Carr: Navigating an Impenetrable Landscape exhibit in support of patients’ mental health and psychological wellbeing. "
[NEW RX] Social prescribing for older adults takes off in Canada
"Social prescribing is gaining traction across Canada and globally as an innovative approach to integrating health care, social services, and community support, according to a newly published report, “Social Prescribing in Canada: 2025.” The report provides an overview of current social prescribing developments in Canada, examining its implementation, challenges, and successes across diverse geographies through various regional initiatives and case studies."
[LIVE AND LEARN] Longevity clinics need formalized training, standards
"The recently released “Longevity Clinics Survey 2025,” published by Longevity.Technology and sponsored by Everest Health, draws on responses from 82 clinics across multiple continents, ranging from solo practices to larger, integrated centers. It documents not only what is being done in these clinics today, but how, by whom and with what tools."
Study: Extreme heat may speed up aging in older adults
"People in neighborhoods that experience more days of high heat show faster aging at the molecular level than residents of cooler regions, say USC researchers"
Canada's caregiving crisis: Bold national strategy demands urgent federal action
"1 in 4 Canadians—more than 8 million people—are caregivers, and a growing number are experiencing significant health, social and financial consequences related to their caregiving roles"
Pilot study hints at treatment that may improve cognition in older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s disease
"Early findings indicate feasibility, safety, and potential cognitive benefits of Dasatinib and Quercetin (DQ) therapy"
Digital program reduces fall risk and boosts strength in older adults
"Study highlights the success of an online exercise program tailored for seniors"
Nuns contribute 30 years of critical insight into dementia disorders, UT Health San Antonio study reveals
"Landmark ‘Nun Study’ initiative now housed at Biggs Institute"
