Investigating the links between cardiovascular risk factors, retinal vascular changes, and cardiovascular events in the CLSA Studying retinal vascular changes is advantageous for assessing an individual’s small vessel health for... Learn More
An investigation into the genetic basis of human intrinsic capacity The World Health Organization (WHO) has reframed the definition of healthy aging as the... Learn More
Individual, social, and environmental determinants of physical activity: a machine learning and temporal network approach Physical inactivity is associated with a higher risk of disability, disease, and mortality, especially... Learn More
Prediction of short stature and its consequences Children with idiopathic short stature (ISS) are defined by height below 2 standard deviations... Learn More
Examining the association between rheumatoid arthritis and cardiovascular disease in middle-age and older adult populations in Canada Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease which affects approximately 1.2% of Canadians;... Learn More
The social determinants of mental and physical health during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic Social determinants of health (SDOH) are predictive of both chronic and acute physical and... Learn More
Investigating the associations between income and transition to seniors’ housing relative to other supported living options As the population ages, the demand for housing for seniors, including retirement homes, assisted... Learn More
How do social determinants of health, chronic conditions, access to healthcare, and neighbourhood-level factors modify the effect of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic on health and well-being among middle-aged and older adults in Canada: A longitudinal analysis of respondents from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging The global COVID-19 pandemic led to a substantial increase in the number of deaths... Learn More
Innovative approaches to reduce the burden of unmet healthcare needs in older adults with musculoskeletal conditions: Identifying determinants and health inequities, and developing and validating a population risk tool Approximately one out of every three individuals worldwide will experience a need for rehabilitation... Learn More
Examining the role of menopause and hormone replacement therapy on diet, physical activity, and metabolic health among aging females in Canada Menopause is the natural decrease in sex hormones that occurs in females during aging.... Learn More
Mobility and psychosocial predictors of cognition in Parkinsonism Barriers such as mobility difficulties, memory decline, emotional challenges, social isolation, and difficulties with... Learn More
Prevalence and patterns of modifiable risk factors for dementia With the growing age of the Canadian population, the number of people living with... Learn More
