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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 a diabetes drug is making chemotherapy more effective against lung cancer
a diabetes drug approved in japan, china, and india is showing promise as a complementary treatment for lung cancer in patients with chemo-resistant cases.
angelica bottaro
lung cancer
jul 19, 2024
lung cancer can evade chemotherapy drugs because of a process known as lineage plasticity, which is the ability to change or adopt new characteristics or states that are no longer targeted by the chemotherapy medication.

hemophilia treatment trial paves the way for improved quality of life and greater understanding of the disease
given the number of successfully treated patients in the mim8 clinical trial, the breakthrough may open even more doors for hemophilia patients, their treatments, and the overall understanding of the disease.
angelica bottaro
hemophilia
jul 16, 2024
a recent study has found a new and viable way to treat hemophilia to improve the quality of life in those with the disease.

top hemophilia associations in canada: finding the right organization and resources for you
less than 5,000 canadians live with hemophilia. these four organizations aim to improve research and therapies surrounding hemophilia and provide resources for those living with the disease to improve their symptoms and quality of life.
angelica bottaro
hemophilia
jul 09, 2024
hemophilia associations work tirelessly to improve research, advocacy, and care for canadians living with this rare disease.

study uncovers potential new way to reverse nerve damage in multiple sclerosis, other neurological diseases
new breakthrough study looks to change the way ms and other neurological diseases are treated by reversing nerve fibre damage.
angelica bottaro
multiple sclerosis
jul 05, 2024
new study finds a way to reverse damage in ms, opening the door to new viable therapies.

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 highlights wegovy's expanding benefits from obesity to heart disease
the obesity drug wegovy shows promise in treating heart disease as well as obesity, diabetes, and renal disease.
angelica bottaro
heart health
may 29, 2024
dr. subodh verma was also part of other studies looking into using semaglutide in the treatment of heart disease driven by obesity, and the results of those trials were just as promising.

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.
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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 a diabetes drug is making chemotherapy more effective against lung cancer
a diabetes drug approved in japan, china, and india is showing promise as a complementary treatment for lung cancer in patients with chemo-resistant cases.
angelica bottaro
lung cancer
jul 19, 2024
lung cancer can evade chemotherapy drugs because of a process known as lineage plasticity, which is the ability to change or adopt new characteristics or states that are no longer targeted by the chemotherapy medication.

hemophilia treatment trial paves the way for improved quality of life and greater understanding of the disease
given the number of successfully treated patients in the mim8 clinical trial, the breakthrough may open even more doors for hemophilia patients, their treatments, and the overall understanding of the disease.
angelica bottaro
hemophilia
jul 16, 2024
a recent study has found a new and viable way to treat hemophilia to improve the quality of life in those with the disease.

top hemophilia associations in canada: finding the right organization and resources for you
less than 5,000 canadians live with hemophilia. these four organizations aim to improve research and therapies surrounding hemophilia and provide resources for those living with the disease to improve their symptoms and quality of life.
angelica bottaro
hemophilia
jul 09, 2024
hemophilia associations work tirelessly to improve research, advocacy, and care for canadians living with this rare disease.
powered by
wellspring cancer support

study uncovers potential new way to reverse nerve damage in multiple sclerosis, other neurological diseases
new breakthrough study looks to change the way ms and other neurological diseases are treated by reversing nerve fibre damage.
angelica bottaro
multiple sclerosis
jul 05, 2024
new study finds a way to reverse damage in ms, opening the door to new viable therapies.

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 highlights wegovy's expanding benefits from obesity to heart disease
the obesity drug wegovy shows promise in treating heart disease as well as obesity, diabetes, and renal disease.
angelica bottaro
heart health
may 29, 2024
dr. subodh verma was also part of other studies looking into using semaglutide in the treatment of heart disease driven by obesity, and the results of those trials were just as promising.

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.
powered by
canadian centre for caregiving excellence
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