Building Longevity: Levers for a longer, better life [Video]

Event summary produced by The Globe and Mail Events team. The Globe’s editorial department was not involved.

Sleep, mental health, exercise and diet can all play an essential role in not only the length of our lives, but the quality of them. Taking preventative health care steps can be challenging for most Canadians as time and resources are predominantly allocated toward treating illness, as opposed to preventing it. Socioeconomic determinants like housing and income also play a pivotal role in population health, but are largely outside of an individual’s control. Alternatively, focusing on what we can control as individuals has proven health benefits. On April 28, 2025 The Globe and Mail hosted an event on building habits that lend to a longer, healthier life.

The day began with a panel discussion hosted by Globe and Mail generations reporter, Ann Hui, who was joined by Laura Rosella, professor at the Dalla …