One in four older adults reported changing their alcohol intake during the pandemic

It may be no surprise that the extraordinary circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic have increased alcohol consumption across the globe. A new study that used data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) found that 26 per cent of middle-aged and older adults reported a change in their alcohol consumption during the first year of the pandemic.

CIHR launches funding opportunity to support CLSA data analysis

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has announced the return of a funding opportunity intended to catalyze and support Canadian researchers in using the available data within the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) research platform. 

New research suggests adverse childhood experiences accelerate the biological processes of aging

Individuals exposed to adverse childhood experiences tend to be biologically older than their counterparts, according to new research published in the scientific journal Psychoneuroendocrinology. 

CLSA lead principal investigator awarded Order of Canada

Dr. Parminer Raina is receiving one of the country's highest honours in recognition decades of research to understand and improve older adults’ health and quality of life.

Service disruptions on the CLSA helpline

Please note the CLSA is currently experiencing some issues with our toll-free number. Phone calls may disconnect suddenly, and callers may have issues leaving a voicemail. If you cannot reach us by phone, please email us at info@clsa-elcv.ca or visit www.clsa-elcv.ca/contact-us.

New data available in summer 2022

Apply now for Follow-up 2 questionnaire data, COVID-19 Seroprevalence Study data, Follow-up 1 linked environmental indicators and blood biomarkers

Trainee Spotlight: Q&A with Ryan Stanley Falck

Can you tell us little bit about yourself? 

My name is Ryan Stanley Falck and I am a postdoctoral fellow in the School of Biomedical Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC). As a Michael Smith Health Research BC postdoctoral fellow trainee, I am examining how the 24-hour activity cycle (i.e., physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep) impacts cognitive health and risk for dementia. My research also examines how different lifestyle factors (e.g., exercise training, pet ownership, etc.) can impact physical and cognitive health

Hard to change minds when it comes to vaccine willingness: Study

Canada has among the highest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the world, but public health officials are still grappling with question of how to increase vaccine uptake among those who are unwilling to get the jab.

CLSA site closure for Manitoba: April 13-14, 2022

The CLSA Data Collection Site at the University of Manitoba be closed on Wednesday April 13th and Thursday April 14 due to weather conditions.

World Health Day 2022: Our planet, Our Health

April 7 is World Health Day and this year’s theme is ‘Our Planet, Our Health.’ In celebration of creating a healthier tomorrow, the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) is drawing attention to CLSA research that explores healthy communities and the factors associated with aging well.