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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 […]