[QUICK MOVES] 4 minutes of daily vigorous activity tied to lower heart risks in women
"An average of four minutes of incidental vigorous physical activity a day could almost halve the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attacks for middle-aged women who do not engage in structured exercise, a recent study suggests. High-intensity physical activity that forms part of a daily routine is known as “vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity”(VILPA). Longer sessions of VILPA were linked to significantly lower cardiovascular disease risk. The researchers say that, given fewer than 20% of middle-aged or older adults engage in regular structured exercise, engaging in VILPA could be a good alternative. "
[EATING RIGHT?] 2025 US Dietary Guidelines released for comment
"The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s Scientific Report has been submitted to the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), and is now available for comment online. The report contains the committee’s evidence-based findings and advice to the secretaries of HHS and USDA, which will help inform the two departments as they work together to develop the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030."
[BREATHE WELL, THINK WELL ] Cardiorespiratory fitness tied to cognitive health
"Higher cardiorespiratory fitness in older age is linked to the preservation of several core aspects of cognitive ability that are vulnerable to age-related decline, a recent study revealed -- and this association holds true irrespective of key risk factors for cognitive decline, such as age and carriage of the high-risk APOE4 gene."
[NEVER STOP LEARNING] University retirement community planned for Maryland
"Goucher College and Edenwald Senior Living recently announced plans for the first university retirement community (URC) in Maryland, combining lifelong learning and programming from a college with the residences, services, and amenities of a life plan community, all on a shared campus. Goucher will offer educational and cultural activities for all current and new Edenwald residents, including the ability to participate in international study abroad programs, audit Goucher College classes, and collaborate in a cooperative community garden. Edenwald residents will also have access to other amenities on the Goucher College campus, including use of the library and attending performing arts events."
[WHAT'S NEXT?] New hub supports Canadians experiencing loss
"Navigating a death and knowing what to do when someone dies can be one of the hardest things anyone will ever experience and, since it is a priority for the Government of Canada to help Canadians deal with major life events, Employment and Social Development Canada recently introduced a portal to help Canadians deal with the difficult circumstances surrounding death."
VEOZAH® (fezolinetant film-coated tablets) receives Health Canada approval as first and only non-hormonal treatment for vasomotor symptoms (VMS) associated with menopause
"New treatment option helps fill unmet need for women experiencing hot flashes and night sweats associated with menopause"
New review highlights that daily coffee consumption can add up to two extra years of healthy aging to your life
"A new review paper review paper1 published in Ageing Research Reviews and supported by the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee (ISIC) explores the science behind coffee’s relationship with healthy aging. "
Unlocking the aging brain's potential while navigating in the dark: A new research by Reichman University shows cognition improvement by using an innovative mobile app
"A multi-sensory digital treatment protocol, incorporating sensory integration, sensory substitution, and sensory masking (e.g., blindfolding), significantly improved participants’ performance on spatial memory tasks. Resting-state fMRI analysis showed that these improvements were associated with enhanced connectivity between memory-related brain regions, executive frontal areas, and the default mode network (DMN). This protocol holds promise for mitigating the effects of age-related cognitive decline, potentially supporting healthier aging and longevity by improving brain connectivity in both healthy individuals and patients with mild cognitive impairments (MCI) or Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)."
Vivacity: Vancouver to host groundbreaking medical aesthetics & healthy aging consumer show
"Vivacity, presented by Beautifi, is the first consumer-focused event celebrating advancements in medical aesthetics and healthy aging. The event will debut in Vancouver from September 19-21, 2025, at the Vancouver Convention Centre West, with a second show planned for Toronto in Spring 2026."
Unlocking the aging brain's potential while navigating in the dark: A new research by Reichman University shows cognition improvement by using an innovative mobile app
"A multi-sensory digital treatment protocol, incorporating sensory integration, sensory substitution, and sensory masking (e.g., blindfolding), significantly improved participants’ performance on spatial memory tasks. Resting-state fMRI analysis showed that these improvements were associated with enhanced connectivity between memory-related brain regions, executive frontal areas, and the default mode network (DMN). This protocol holds promise for mitigating the effects of age-related cognitive decline, potentially supporting healthier aging and longevity by improving brain connectivity in both healthy individuals and patients with mild cognitive impairments (MCI) or Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)."
