Findings of McGill study could lead to new longevity therapies and improved fall prevention

Published: 23 February 2026

A new McGill University study has found a direct link between age‑related declines in neuron activity in the cerebellum and worsening motor skills, including gait, balance and agility. While it is...

National study to collect data on aging adults’ experiences during COVID-19 pandemic

Published: 22 April 2020

How does a pandemic affect the physical and psychological health of adults as they age? Does COVID-19 have an impact on the delivery of regular health-care services? Does a COVID-19 infection lead...

Canadians are aging well, but …

Published: 31 May 2018

It's not every day that one receives a call from a researcher asking if they want to participate in a study on aging for the next 20 years of their lives. That's what 50,000 Canadians aged 45 to 85...

No detectable limit to how long people can live

Published: 28 June 2017

Emma Morano passed away last April. At 117 years old, the Italian woman was the oldest known living human being....

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