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Recent research reveals that older populations are less consumed by pandemic depression than those that are younger. According to a recent study, some seniors have even expanded their social support networks during the lockdowns. And the researchers found that older adults tended to report lower levels of loneliness compared with middle-aged and younger adults.

Older adults get more respect in Japan and China and less in more individualistic nations like the US and Germany, according to a pair of studies that show age bias, or ageism, varies among countries and even US states.

Even before COVID-19 forced people to spend more time apart from family and friends, social isolation was a major problem among seniors. With the pandemic grinding on, researchers say feelings of loneliness have been heightened, which is why advocates and social service agencies are trying to find additional ways to connect with those who feel cut off.

Team sports effectively counteract diminished vascular function in postmenopausal women with high blood pressure, even several years after the onset of menopause, according to a new study.

It can take just pennies a day to motivate people to exercise more, and they will step up their efforts even more when teamed with a buddy to collect joint rewards, a Western University study shows.

A recent review found that seated exercise programs may improve cognition in older adults with a health condition or impairment, compared to receiving usual care or engaging in social activities. However, similar benefits were not seen for mobility or balance.

As the world digs in for the second wave of COVID-19, flu season and winter, people also face a serious risk from reduced physical activity especially older adults. Developing a plan to be physically active now will help you to stay strong and healthy through the long winter ahead.

A recent study found that either shorter-duration vigorous physical activity or longer-duration moderate physical activity or a combination of the two, that equate to the same amount of work each week, will have the same favourable health outcomes for seniors.

A pen-pal project in Penticton, B.C., is reviving the old tradition to make connections between generations and also help reduce the social isolation many seniors are experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Menopause is a normal condition that all women experience as they age, however not all women experience menopause the same way. In CASEM’s Ask the Expert series, learn how regular exercise can help you cope with the symptoms including fatigue, chronic muscle pain, and hot flashes.

Elderly people can expect their health to declineas well as that of their spousewhen their self-perceptions about aging become negative, a new study suggests.

A CrossFit class for seniors in PEI has helped Dr. Bill Mason rebuild his strength and pass the time while learning something new.

Exercise intensity appears to make no difference to risk of mortality among older adults, suggests a randomized controlled trial from Norway published by The British Medical Journal earlier this month.

A recent study conducted at the University of Regina found that more than 50 per cent of the population reported considerably elevated levels of distress specific to the pandemic. Further research in the area of COVID stress syndrome will help researchers and public health experts understand how to develop targeted, evidence-based campaigns and interventions to reduce the psychological footprint of this emerging disorder.

A new study in The Journal of Physiology examines the role of the body's temperature regulation system in the health of older adults. The bottom line? Older adults may not feel as thirsty as young people and should take care to hydrate when they work or exercise and when the weather is hot.

Are you looking for continuing education credits (CECs) for your upcoming Senior Fitness Instructor Certification renewal? Urban Poling is inviting health & wellness professionals to join their first live virtual conference which includes the Urban Poling Instructor Certificate Course. Check it out!

Canada's first 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults are set to launch Thursday, October 15th, 2020! Developed in partnership with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, Public Health Agency of Canada, Queen’s University and ParticipACTION, these guidelines integrate recommendations for physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep.

Have your recently reopened in-person programs have been cancelled due to a second surge of COVID cases? We hope that you will find the exercise videos shared by our instructors last spring useful in helping you to maintain your functional fitness while staying safer at home as we continue to weather this pandemic together.

Stay on Your Feet Campaign launches with strategies, resources for seniors to get and stay healthy. The campaign brings a variety of community partners together to implement a strategy focused on supporting older adults and promoting healthy aging, including falls prevention.

Did you know? Today is National Seniors Day, it is an occasion to celebrate older adults across Canada. Here are a few ideas to help you demonstrate your appreciation and show gratitude for an older family member, friend, co-worker, or neighbour, especially during these challenging times.

The vast majority of exercise bloggers are not qualified to give the advice they’re giving, according to a University of Alberta study that suggests this lack of certification could contribute to misinformation and unhealthy behaviour, especially since the pandemic has pushed many online for guidance with their fitness goals.

A lot of things have changed in the world since 1990. A new study in Finland finds one of those things is the health of seniors. Not only are people living longer in 2020, but researchers say seniors are in much better shape than their peers 30 years ago.