Cmaj Podcasts

Send us a textAn article in CMAJ, "Move more, age well: prescribing physical activity for older adults," found that regular physical activity can reduce all-cause mortality by 31%. As Canada’s population ages, maintaining physical activity is becoming an increasingly critical factor in healthy aging. On this episode, Dr. Samir Sinha, a geriatrician at Sinai Health and the University Health Network and co-author of the CMAJ article, explains the evidence supporting exercise as a tool for preventing frailty, cognitive decline, and chronic disease in older adults. He addresses common misconceptions about aging and physical activity, emphasizing that even small, progressive increases in movement can help people stay independent longer.Physiotherapist Steve Di Ciacca, program manager at the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging at Western University, outlines practical ways clinicians can help older patients build movement into their daily routines. He discusses the role of social engagement, personaliz