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Redefining Beauty and Brains as a Middle-Aged Hippie

Beverley Golden | Posted 05.02.2013 | Canada
Beverley Golden

When I was much younger people saw me as being so beautiful or sosmart. Some who knew me very well, actually saw both. I strove at all costs to have...

7 Things That Can Shorten Your Life

Everyday Health | Annie Hauser | Posted 05.02.2013 | Canada Living

By Annie Hauser, Everyday Health Want to look 10 years into the future, and see how your health is holding up? Thanks to researchers at the Un...

How To Take Care Of Your Skin And Brain After 40

The Skiny | Posted 04.23.2013 | Canada Living

By: The Skiny How can you still turn heads when you look run down? We suggest walking — with “head turns” — straight to your dermatologist...

Why Anxiety Is Ageing You

The Skiny | Kasia Wind | Posted 04.15.2013 | Canada Living

By: Kasia Wind According to researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston, high levels of anxiety are linked...

Q and A With Mamie Van Doren

Donald D'Haene | Posted 03.25.2013 | Canada
Donald D'Haene

Mamie Van Doren, the American actress, model, singer and sex symbol was born Feb. 6, 1933. She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7057 Hollyw...

Comfort Me With Gestures, Not Words

Joan Sutton | Posted 04.08.2013 | Canada Living
Joan Sutton

How should we comfort the bereaved? I can only say what works for me. It may well alienate someone else. I will take hugs, absolutely. I can't get enough of them. And practical help. Bring me a casserole sized for one. Drop off some bagels. Make sure I am eating, because I am not.

Why the Older You Are, the Happier You Get

Neil Seeman | Posted 03.25.2013 | Canada Living
Neil Seeman

There is one inalienable truth about happiness. Grumpy old men, and women, are not grumpy whatsoever -- contrary to popular myth. In fact, this truth remains the most contrarian of all research on happiness, and, to the best of my knowledge, is still the most evidence-based.

Why Getting Grandpa Online Could Save His Life

Paul Barter | Posted 01.29.2013 | Canada Business
Paul Barter

While technology like smartphones, tablets and such seem at first glance to be aimed at the young and hip, it's those in need of replacement hips who will be the biggest winners as technology continues to transform our daily lives bit by byte. When you can Skype with your grandchildren, email your children or keep in touch with old and new friends via Facebook, you don't feel as isolated. For chronic diseases that afflict the elderly, like diabetes and heart disease, there are now so many easy-to-use apps and gadgets to monitor blood-sugar levels, blood pressure and more. Maybe you can teach an old dog new tricks.

Learning to Love My Aging Face

Sophie Tarnowska | Posted 01.06.2013 | Canada Living
Sophie Tarnowska

Tonight I got sucked into the Facebook vortex, looking at the admittedly obscene amount of pictures I have collected and taken over the years. And I thought: wow, I looked so young. And then: wow, I look so much older. And I do.

Aging in Developing Nations: Beyond Depression

Lindsay Jolivet | Posted 12.31.2012 | Canada
Lindsay Jolivet

The concept of "age-friendly," coined by the World Health Organization , stresses the need for communities to develop transportation, streets, housing , and social engagement for seniors to remain happy, active members of society. But in developing nations, the issue goes far beyond building better sidewalks and housing.

The Small Town Where Seniors Rule

Lindsay Jolivet | Posted 12.29.2012 | Canada
Lindsay Jolivet

Five years ago, Residents were leaving in droves and the town of Gladstone, Manitoba, made up in large part by seniors, was dying. Then, Gladstone Mayor Eileen Clark overhauled the town's planning strategy. Soon Gladstone had a new privately-funded housing project, an enhanced handi-transit service, and the building of an "age-friendly" walking trail, along with more community events and partnerships between organizations. Property values have increased exponentially

The Secret To 'Successful Aging'

CBC | Posted 12.17.2012 | Canada Living

Nearly a quarter of seniors said they'd like to participate in more social activities, according to a new report by Statistics Canada. The agency rele...

Mind Your Mood: Depression and the Aging Brain

Dr. Nasreen Khatri | Posted 12.12.2012 | Canada
Dr. Nasreen Khatri

The aging of Canadians is often described as a greying tsunami. Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health problems in older adults. For many individuals with a history of depression, the disorder has a waxing and waning course beginning in early adulthood and reaching a chronic pattern of mood problems by mid-life and beyond.

No Botox for Me, Thanks

Donald D'Haene | Posted 12.01.2012 | Canada Living
Donald D'Haene

A friend, a generation behind, recently suggested in a matter of fact way, "You should get some Botox injections." "You're kidding," I said. "I can think of a million other things I'd rather do with my money." Come to think of it, most of my younger friends comment on physical appearance, for better or worse, all the time. I'm surprised there isn't a self-help book called Botox Soup for the Soul!

Are You Ever Too Old to Be Hot?

Barbara Aleks Hecht | Posted 11.16.2012 | Canada Living
Barbara Aleks Hecht

It seems to me that being sexy and appealing knows no bounds. Both men and women seem to be attracted to both younger and older. Men dating older women, women dating older men. Obviously there's something at play there. Has it always been this way or is our view of beauty changing?

Getting Older? Age The Right Way

Everyday Health | Posted 09.06.2012 | Canada Style

By Diana Rodriguez, Everyday Health Getting older involves change, both negative and positive, but you can enjoy aging if you understand what’s ...

Getting Your Sex Life Back in Gear After 50

Dr. Laurie Steelsmith | Posted 10.28.2012 | Canada Living
Dr. Laurie Steelsmith

Sex over 50 can be tricky for some, due to lagging libido. Trust, communication, and getting out of comfort zones are important factors for restoring libido. But Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an approach that has addressed these issues for centuries. There are certain TCM protocols that any couple can follow to help get physical forms of affection back on the schedule. Here are three problems and solutions for a healthy love life makeover.

Is 90 the New 60?

Marcia Barhydt | Posted 10.26.2012 | Canada Living
Marcia Barhydt

There are bonuses to being over 90. One of the bonuses, surprisingly, is new proof that the ageing brain may be more capable than we have imagined. Do I think my brain will be better at 90 than it is now? I'm not sure, but I do think it'll be wiser and I do think it'll still have all kinds of wonderful ideas to share with younger people.

Healthy Aging: Exercising the Body Benefits the Mind, Too

Timi Gustafson, R.D. | Posted 09.20.2012 | Canada Living
Timi Gustafson, R.D.

While regular physical activity has long been regarded as an important component of healthy aging, its impact on mental health has remained less explored -- until now. Several new studies on the role of exercise for the prevention of mental decline in older adults have been presented at this year's Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) in Vancouver, Canada.

Eight Secrets of Aging Well

Kathy Barthel | Posted 09.05.2012 | Canada Living
Kathy Barthel

You must live life in the present -- the key to aging successfully -- but you can't do so if one foot is chained to the past and both hands are shielding your eyes from the fuzzy future. Your vision will be blocked, your hands will be full and you'll be teetering on one leg! Try to integrate the following eight habits into your day as often as possible.

Natural Ingredients for Great Skin

Natasha Turner, ND | Posted 08.28.2012 | Canada Living
Natasha Turner, ND

Chances are that soft, supple skin that feels good and looks healthy (not to mention youthful) is on your most wanted list for summer. However, to really turn dry, unhealthy skin around you have to start from the inside out. Luckily you don't have to buy expensive creams and potions to turn it around, a few simple additions to your supplement and dietary plan will do the trick.

Want Your Skin To Look Younger? Here Are 5 Ways To Make It Happen

DailyGlow.com | Grace Gold | Posted 06.20.2012 | Canada Style

By: Grace Gold, DailyGlow.com Your eyes, skin, hair, and teeth have something in common — all can make you look older before your time. But there'...

Is 'Semi-Retirement' Canada's Future?

CP | Posted 05.29.2012 | Canada Business

David K. Foot is a professor in the Economics Department at the University of Toronto and co-author of the ``Boom Bust & Echo'' series of books about ...

Top 10 Ways You're Ruining Your Looks (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post Canada | Sarah Kelsey | Posted 05.16.2012 | Canada Style

We’re all about making life easier. So here, in our regular feature 10 Tips, we’ll equip you with tricks that’ll make any task -- from buying ar...

Aging Population Will Take 20 Per Cent Bite Out Of Canada's Wealth: BoC

CP | The Canadian Press | Posted 06.04.2012 | Canada Business

OTTAWA - The economy is starting to pay a price as a result of the aging population, and the cost will grow unless Canadians adjust, says the Bank of ...