Resources
Improving the science of aging
MIRA maintains a set of resources that support aging research and assist our members, trainees and community members to improve the lives of older adults.

MIRA and Labarge Annual Reports
Our yearly overview, highlighting MIRA’s impact through research projects, member and trainee successes and community outreach endeavors.
A comprehensive examination of MIRA’s goals, strategic initiatives, and collaborations, illustrating our past achievements and guiding our future direction.
Reports
When called upon, MIRA produces reports in service of making McMaster University a leader in aging research and access.
Publications
Researchers interested in accessing data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging may find these publications helpful.
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A simple, low-cost and efficient gait analyzer for wearable healthcare applications
View publicationMajumder, S., Mondal, T. & Deen, M. J. A simple, low-cost and efficient gait analyzer for wearable healthcare applications. IEEE Sensors Journal 19, 2320-2329 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1109/jsen.2018.2885207
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Integrated myofibrillar protein synthesis in recovery from unaccustomed and accustomed resistance exercise with and without multi-ingredient supplementation in overweight older men
View publicationBell, K. E., Brook, M. S., Snijders, T., Kumbhare, D., Parise, G., Smith, K., Atherton, P. J. & Phillips, S. M. Integrated myofibrillar protein synthesis in recovery from unaccustomed and accustomed resistance exercise with and without multi-ingredient supplementation in overweight older men. Front Nutr 6, 40 (2019). https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2019.00040
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A multi-ingredient nutritional supplement in combination with resistance exercise and high-intensity interval training improves cognitive function and increases N-3 index in healthy older men: A randomized controlled trial.
View publicationBell, K. E., Fang, H., Snijders, T., Allison, D. J., Zulyniak, M. A., Chabowski, A., Parise, G., Phillips, S. M. & Heisz, J. J. A multi-ingredient nutritional supplement in combination with resistance exercise and high-intensity interval training improves cognitive function and increases N-3 index in healthy older men: A randomized controlled trial. Front Aging Neurosci 11, 107 (2019). https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2019.00107
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Smartphone sensors for health monitoring and diagnosis
View publicationMajumder, S. & Deen, M. J. Smartphone sensors for health monitoring and diagnosis. Sensors (Basel) 19, 1-45 (2019). https://doi.org/10.3390/s19092164
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Examining the association between life-space mobility and cognitive function in older adults: A systematic review
View publicationDe Silva, N. A., Gregory, M. A., Venkateshan, S. S., Verschoor, C. P. & Kuspinar, A. Examining the association between life-space mobility and cognitive function in older adults: A systematic review. J Aging Res 2019, 3923574 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/3923574
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Investigating the test-retest reliability and validity of hand-held dynamometry for measuring knee strength in older women with knee osteoarthritis
View publicationChopp-Hurley, J. N., Wiebenga, E. G., Gatti, A. A. & Maly, M. R. Investigating the test-retest reliability and validity of hand-held dynamometry for measuring knee strength in older women with knee osteoarthritis. Physiother Can 71, 231-238 (2019). https://doi.org/10.3138/ptc-2018-0051
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MIRA and Labarge funding has supported many bold research projects to optimize the health and longevity of older adults.
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