Our cross-faculty research is transforming both the science and the experience of aging. Learn how our leading-edge research is helping seniors achieve greater mobility, better health and increased social connection.
McMaster PhD Rebecca Correia put her doctoral scholarship to good use, working to improve access to health systems and community-based care for older adults.
For healthy aging, it’s crucial to distinguish between lifespan and healthspan: the amount of time for which a person is healthy within their lifespan. Maintaining muscle is key to a longer healthspan.
Certain protective proteins help keep cells healthier so they can function better for longer, a discovery that opens avenues to healthier aging.
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