Untangling the nuances of social ties and gender to improve healthy aging

As the body ages, there are a few health concerns that inevitably start emerging. One of the most prevalent is increased blood pressure, known as hypertension. In Canada, nearly six million adults have high blood pressure, with nine in ten adults developing hypertension during their lifetime. The majority of research on hypertension focuses on diet and exercise; however, CHÉOS Scientist Dr. Annalijn Conklin has noticed a significant gap in the literature.