Women working rotating shifts especially likely to be frail, York study finds

March 17, 2023, TORONTO —  A new study led by researchers at York University has found a link between shift work and frailty among middle-aged and older workers in Canada, especially for women on rotating shifts.  “We cannot ignore the negative health outcomes related to shift work, including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, stroke and certain cancers,” says York […]

Government of Canada announces $38.3M research investment to support brain health

New research initiative will focus on the aging brain and the complex care needs of older adults with dementia and other forms of cognitive impairment March 16, 2023—Toronto, Ontario—Canadian Institutes of Health Research Dementia is having a substantial and growing impact in Canada and around the world. Based on current trends, by 2030, the number […]

York experts ‘predict’ impacts of AI and tech for 2023 and beyond

York researchers available to comment on how ever-advancing tech will impact our social and cognitive futures, and why decision-making shouldn’t be left solely in hands of technocrats TORONTO, January 10, 2023 — From the future of aging and long-term care to how artificial intelligence can both help and hinder our brains, to why fully autonomous […]

Feeling expendable during the pandemic: why older adults need to feel like they matter

Review examines aging and feeling valued versus expendable during COVID-19 TORONTO, June 16, 2020 – Isolation prescribed to stop the spread of COVID-19 is not only adding to the stress and distress of older people, but events related to the pandemic are reinforcing ageism, say researchers at York University. A new commentary and review led by […]