Physical health naturally declines with age, but interestingly, research shows that mental, psychological, and emotional well-being often improves. Despite this positive trend, there is a crucial disconnect between our health spans and lifespans. On average, Canadians live in poor health for about nine years, highlighting the need for a greater focus on maintaining overall health […]

 Subjective ageing can impact an individual’s behaviour and can influence how we behave, which can have both positive and negative effects on our well-being. For example, if I feel younger than my actual age, I may be more likely to engage in health-promoting behaviours, such as exercise or healthy eating. On the other hand, if […]

 The fact that people tell others they feel or are younger is called subjective ageing. Subjective aging is an important concept that can have significant implications for individuals’ well-being and health outcomes. Understanding how people perceive themselves and their own ageing can help to develop interventions and programs that promote healthy ageing and improve quality […]

When people ask me what I consider old I always say an age 10 years older than me. I found it interesting that people when asked what age they would like to be, most people say 10 years younger than they actually are, according to a study from the Stanford Center on Longevity. The study […]