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cognitive wellness is vital for long-term independence. this section covers the science of neuroplasticity, memory preservation, and stroke prevention. content combines lifestyle strategies—like sleep and diet—with updates on neurological research, aiming to demystify the complexity of the human brain.

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brain health
dr. esther bui (at right), with her mom ruth, talks about how her family came to canada as chinese–vietnamese refugees, boat people, surviving the long journey across the sea.
leaders in health: dr. esther bui's mission to transform neurological care for women
doctor supervising man walking on treadmill
concussion recovery: why experts say you should move more and rest less
nikki fraser (centre left) and her family: her post-concussions symptoms like painful migraine, fatigue and sensitivity to sounds and lights kept her from all the things she loves to do.
living with post-concussion syndrome: 'taking our own health back into our own hands is what's important'
endocrinologist examining throat of senior woman in clinic. women with thyroid gland test . endocrinology, hormones and treatment. inflammation of the sore throat
the neck-concussion connection: when a 'brain problem' is actually cervical
young attractive sporty african american woman in sportswear having morning workout at modern light apartment. healthy athletic female jogging while training at treadmill.
rest is not best for concussion: how gentle, structured activity speeds recovery
phone, reading and headache with woman on sofa for anxiety, bad news and fatigue. brain fog, migraine and frustrated with person in living room of home for communication, text message or notification
concussion brain fog: addressing blood flow, inflammation and gut-brain axis as the underlying issues
cooking, concentration and ingredients with man in kitchen of home for hobby, meal prep or nutrition. passion, recipe and spices with person in apartment for diet, health or supper as culinary chef
the gut–brain axis in concussion: eat to calm inflammation and reduce symptoms
 
frustrated, businessman or headache with documents in meeting for overworked stress or anxiety at hospital. man, employee or fatigue with migraine for chaos, bad medical funding or deadline at clinic
from fear-avoidance to progress: the psychology of concussion recovery
neck pain, physiotherapy or woman and therapist consulting, massage or medical healthcare support, help or care. medicine, wellness or girl head injury for muscle physical therapy or helping patient
concussion dizziness is not just inner ear—vision and neck are often involved
emily webster - woman with curly hair smiling into camera at a gym.
what it feels like: brain trauma and regaining control through fitness
one confident lady contemplate outside the window at home with dreaming and thoughtful expression on face. portrait of adult female people in indoor thinking leisure activity alone with window light
mind blanking: this is what happens in your brain when you go blank
fnd word. concept of functional neurological disorder with a human brain on white background
functional neurological disorder: what to know about causes, symptoms and treatments
man strolling through pharmacy getting sudden epilepsy attack, fainting and requiring medical help. panicked customers trying to save convulsions suffering victim twitching on floor
types of epileptic and non-epileptic seizures: recognizing the signs and symptoms
the concept of the human brain. education, science and medical concept. brain drawn in chalk on black cubes. female hands put in place the last element of the puzzle.
the brain care score: unlocking the connection between your brain and body
drugs addiction and withdrawal symptoms concept. depressed and hopeless man sitting alone after using drugs and drunk alcohol at abandoned house. international day against drug abuse.
overdose-induced brain injuries: hard to diagnose and even harder to get the right care
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picnic in nature. grill sausages and vegetables. making hot dogs
research links eating processed red meat to increased risk of dementia and cognitive decline 
happy mother and daughter eat pizza in a cafe and having fun.
study links ultra-processed foods to increased risk of stroke and cognitive decline 
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brain injury from a teenager's perspective: an interview with sydney marconi
illustration of brain, brain health
non-invasive brain stimulation provides promise for treatment of depression and anxiety
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easing the healthcare burden — one protocol at a time
dr. robert laprairie
research informs the risk of cannabis exposure during pregnancy
dr. chantelle sephton
could a ketogenic diet slow the progression of als?
 
ryan yuen and team at sickkids
new method identifies genomic dark matter behind complex brain disorders
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clues for stress resilience found at the blood-brain barrier
brain and body connection
listen: 'playing with marbles' podcast teaches about the connection between body and brain
march is brain health awareness month
march is brain health awareness month
chalk drawing of a brain
brain canada: improving outcomes for mental illness starts by investing in research
a hand holding a key
advocacy group takes on the task of improving mental health of older canadians
person curled up in despair
machado: how can we treat and prevent an illness that hides stealthily under our skin?
person looking out into the future
machado: people with dementia don't lose their identity. so why do we care for them like they do?
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man rowing on concrete
machado: change is one of the most 'insidious' stressors we face as humans
drawing of someone whispering into someones ear, lying
machado: is it wrong to lie to someone with dementia?
rhian jansen - profile picture of young woman.
what it feels like: 'i had to work through' paralysis from arteriovenous malformations
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machado: science says bad things don't come in threes; they actually come in fours, fives
asmr videos misophonia mental health
what do autonomous sensory meridian response (asmr) videos do to your brain?
senior man with walking cane and his daughter taking a walk through the park of a nursing home to keep dementia and alzheimers at bay
can a walk a day keep dementia at bay?
an illustration of a man holding his head
after stroke, 1 in 3 at risk of developing dementia within five years
 
silhouette of a man hanging his head.
how i care for dementia: 'no one can tell you what's going to happen' with corticobasal syndrome
crowd of people
can you 'catch' stress? this toronto researcher says yes
3d image of a skull with shards of glass in it
fnd: what is functional neurological disorder?
living with a brain tumour
living with a brain tumour named nigel
dr. agessandro abrahao
als: new therapies offer hope in treating a mysterious deadly disease
outline of brain
epilepsy: seizures and stigma
two hands trying to reach each other
machado: dementia steals people, but also the future plans of those who love them
john and cindy mccaffery
how i care for dementia: 'i don’t ever want to be looked at by john as a caregiver, i want him to see me as his partner'
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