Last week, we dealt with death and dying. This week, we’re meeting the people who are trying to live as long as possible. Meet the mortality hackers, a group of Bay Street titans who are pushing the boundaries of longevity with everything from cold plunges to full-body MRI scans to red-light therapy. And now they want the rest of us to join in. Read more.

Also this week: An Ontario family shares the heartbreaking story of their son’s death from melanoma in a case that highlights an enduring challenge in cancer care in Canada.

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