Introduction: Small Habits, Big Impact - Active Aging Imagine two seniors: In Okinawa, Japan, 82-year-old Yumi wakes up with the sun, sips green tea, tends her small garden, practices a few gentle stretches, and eats a fiber-rich breakfast with fermented foods. Throughout the day, she moves naturally, engages socially, and spends quiet moments in nature. In suburban Ontario, 82-year-old Robert wakes later, sits for hours watching TV, snacks on processed foods, and only leaves

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In this article, we explore how the Japanese squat and movement culture contribute to resilience in older age, what the science says about mobility and aging, and how seniors in Canada can adapt safe, effective versions of these practices in their own homes.