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study finds anti-inflammatory foods can lower dementia risk for those with cardiometabolic disease such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke
dementia risk was a significant 31 per cent lower for participants of the study who followed an anti-inflammatory diet compared to those who had a pro-inflammatory diet.
karen hawthorne
dementia
sep 05, 2024
anti-inflammatory foods include fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and leafy greens. these foods help reduce inflammation in the body, protecting against diseases like heart disease and supporting brain health.

how i care for alzheimer’s disease: 'give yourself some grace and … find moments of joy because they’re there'
kim's experience caring for her mother has its ups and downs, but she always finds a way to “find some sort of humour” in the more challenging moments.
angelica bottaro
alzheimer's disease
jun 11, 2024
kim and her siblings work together toward an aligned goal: take care of their mother in a way that fosters the best possible quality of life.

study links ultra-processed foods to increased risk of stroke and cognitive decline 
foods, including soft drinks, pizza, and candy, contain minimal or no nutritional value, but they can be even worse for your health than you think.
angelica bottaro
brain health
may 24, 2024
when people consume more ultra-processed foods than anything else, their bodies do not get the nutrients needed to function.

als treatment breakthrough 30 years in the making
a new study surrounding als and proteins is paving the way for viable treatments, and potentially, a cure.
angelica bottaro
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (als)
may 14, 2024
the goal of dr. michael strong and the team at western university is to translate the results of their innovative als research into human trials in the next five years.

5 ways virtual reality is improving patient experiences and health outcomes
vr is taking fake worlds and turning them into real life improvements for a variety of people with various chronic diseases and conditions
angelica bottaro
technology
may 13, 2024
using vr in healthcare can help improve overall quality of life for those with chronic diseases.

study links cannabis use to lower risk of cognitive decline, dementia-related diseases
“the main takeaway is that cannabis might be protective for our cognition"
angelica bottaro
dementia
apr 12, 2024
cannabis could potentially reduce the risk of alzheimer's disease, though more research is needed.

diagnosed with parkinson's disease: managing support, treatment and staying active
slow down and listen to what your body is saying. but in the same breath, i don’t let it control me. i have parkinson’s, but it doesn’t have me.
karen hawthorne
parkinson's disease
apr 01, 2024
ideally, a neurologist will lead your parkinson's disease care team. some patients may also be candidates for surgery to help with the motor complications of the disease.

parkinson’s disease in canada: stats, impact and resources
canada has the highest rates of new parkinson's disease cases, and as the population ages, those numbers are expected to increase.
karen hawthorne
parkinson's disease
apr 01, 2024
more than 100,000 people in canada are living with parkinson’s, with an estimated 30 people diagnosed every day.
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study finds anti-inflammatory foods can lower dementia risk for those with cardiometabolic disease such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke
dementia risk was a significant 31 per cent lower for participants of the study who followed an anti-inflammatory diet compared to those who had a pro-inflammatory diet.
karen hawthorne
dementia
sep 05, 2024
anti-inflammatory foods include fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and leafy greens. these foods help reduce inflammation in the body, protecting against diseases like heart disease and supporting brain health.

how i care for alzheimer’s disease: 'give yourself some grace and … find moments of joy because they’re there'
kim's experience caring for her mother has its ups and downs, but she always finds a way to “find some sort of humour” in the more challenging moments.
angelica bottaro
alzheimer's disease
jun 11, 2024
kim and her siblings work together toward an aligned goal: take care of their mother in a way that fosters the best possible quality of life.

study links ultra-processed foods to increased risk of stroke and cognitive decline 
foods, including soft drinks, pizza, and candy, contain minimal or no nutritional value, but they can be even worse for your health than you think.
angelica bottaro
brain health
may 24, 2024
when people consume more ultra-processed foods than anything else, their bodies do not get the nutrients needed to function.

als treatment breakthrough 30 years in the making
a new study surrounding als and proteins is paving the way for viable treatments, and potentially, a cure.
angelica bottaro
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (als)
may 14, 2024
the goal of dr. michael strong and the team at western university is to translate the results of their innovative als research into human trials in the next five years.
powered by
movember canada

5 ways virtual reality is improving patient experiences and health outcomes
vr is taking fake worlds and turning them into real life improvements for a variety of people with various chronic diseases and conditions
angelica bottaro
technology
may 13, 2024
using vr in healthcare can help improve overall quality of life for those with chronic diseases.

study links cannabis use to lower risk of cognitive decline, dementia-related diseases
“the main takeaway is that cannabis might be protective for our cognition"
angelica bottaro
dementia
apr 12, 2024
cannabis could potentially reduce the risk of alzheimer's disease, though more research is needed.

diagnosed with parkinson's disease: managing support, treatment and staying active
slow down and listen to what your body is saying. but in the same breath, i don’t let it control me. i have parkinson’s, but it doesn’t have me.
karen hawthorne
parkinson's disease
apr 01, 2024
ideally, a neurologist will lead your parkinson's disease care team. some patients may also be candidates for surgery to help with the motor complications of the disease.

parkinson’s disease in canada: stats, impact and resources
canada has the highest rates of new parkinson's disease cases, and as the population ages, those numbers are expected to increase.
karen hawthorne
parkinson's disease
apr 01, 2024
more than 100,000 people in canada are living with parkinson’s, with an estimated 30 people diagnosed every day.
powered by
canadian society for exercise physiology
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