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When news about aging hits the headlines, @Mac_AgingNews brings you the best available related research evidence from the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal

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Physical activity maintains cognitive skills such as memory, relieves symptoms associated with depression and anxiety, and improves mood bit.ly/3qfCbWB

Physical activity maintains cognitive skills such as memory, relieves symptoms associated with depression and anxiety, and improves mood bit.ly/3qfCbWB
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Participating in artistic activities (i.e., dance, singing, music, crafts, painting, drawing, theatre, creative writing, photography and film) can help to reduce loneliness and social isolation bit.ly/2QbnX68 Mainstreet Daily News Gainesville

Participating in artistic activities (i.e., dance, singing, music, crafts, painting, drawing, theatre, creative writing, photography and film) can help to reduce loneliness and social isolation bit.ly/2QbnX68 @NewsGainesville
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Humans are naturally social. As we age, the risk of becoming socially isolated increases due to widowhood, smaller social networks, family moving away, and aging siblings and friends who have passed away bit.ly/3BRWgd9 Mainstreet Daily News Gainesville

Humans are naturally social. As we age, the risk of becoming socially isolated increases due to widowhood, smaller social networks, family moving away, and aging siblings and friends who have passed away bit.ly/3BRWgd9 @NewsGainesville
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People who had five or more servings of ultra-processed food in a day were almost five times more likely to develop Crohn's disease compared to those who had less than one serving per day bit.ly/3J5skgn Neeraj Narula

People who had five or more servings of ultra-processed food in a day were almost five times more likely to develop Crohn's disease compared to those who had less than one serving per day bit.ly/3J5skgn @NarulaNeeraj #IBD
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Caring for your own psychological health and well-being is an important part of being a caregiver. Acceptance and commitment therapy is one tool that can add to their support toolkit bit.ly/4cHwbxG

Caring for your own psychological health and well-being is an important part of being a caregiver. Acceptance and commitment therapy is one tool that #caregivers can add to their support toolkit bit.ly/4cHwbxG
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is an important part of our overall well-being, and as we get older, our teeth and gums undergo more changes, which means they require more care ow.ly/oriq50R8kKc

#OralHealth is an important part of our overall well-being, and as we get older, our teeth and gums undergo more changes, which means they require more care ow.ly/oriq50R8kKc
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LGBTQ2 older adults who get involved in their community can overcome isolation and often have better self-esteem and health bit.ly/2GU5B9m

LGBTQ2 older adults who get involved in their community can overcome isolation and often have better self-esteem and health bit.ly/2GU5B9m
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LGBTQ2 older adults (lesbians, gays, bisexuals, trans, queers and two-spirited) are often the target of discrimination, exclusion and prejudice bit.ly/2GU5B9m The Charlatan

LGBTQ2 older adults (lesbians, gays, bisexuals, trans, queers and two-spirited) are often the target of discrimination, exclusion and prejudice bit.ly/2GU5B9m @CharlatanLive
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Acceptance and commitment therapy can enhance psychological health in informal by reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress, and improving mindfulness, amongst other benefit bit.ly/4cHwbxG

Acceptance and commitment therapy can enhance psychological health in informal #caregivers by reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress, and improving mindfulness, amongst other benefit bit.ly/4cHwbxG
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As we age, our eyes undergo natural changes, and the risk of certain eye disorders increases. Join ophthalmologist Dr. Nina Ahuja for this webinar about the most common and significant eye conditions affecting older adults ow.ly/RoSR50RcpY6 MIRA McMaster McMaster Alumni

As we age, our eyes undergo natural changes, and the risk of certain eye disorders increases. Join ophthalmologist @ninaahujamd for this webinar about the most common and significant eye conditions affecting older adults ow.ly/RoSR50RcpY6 @MIRAMcMaster @McMasterAlumni
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It is important to avoid alcohol consumption entirely before and after surgery as it can reduce heart and immune system function, prolong bleeding time, and increase the body’s stress response bit.ly/3IYZDBA

It is important to avoid alcohol consumption entirely before and after surgery as it can reduce heart and immune system function, prolong bleeding time, and increase the body’s stress response bit.ly/3IYZDBA
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“I have a strong familial history of Alzheimer disease. Should I get genetic testing?” Learn more in our video blog bit.ly/3PfL0h9

“I have a strong familial history of Alzheimer disease. Should I get genetic testing?” Learn more in our video blog bit.ly/3PfL0h9 #dementia
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As we navigate tax season, let’s take the opportunity to improve our financial literacy and set up for a more financially secure and fulfilling future bit.ly/4akA61m

As we navigate tax season, let’s take the opportunity to improve our financial literacy and set up for a more financially secure and fulfilling future bit.ly/4akA61m
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