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14 August 2024
Myths and realities about cannabis risks
While it is legal, using cannabis is not without harm or risk. In this 2-minute video, Dr. James MacKillop says there are many myths about cannabis use, one of the most common being that it is not addictive. Learn what cannabis use disorder is and how physical dependency can develop.Full story -
7 August 2024
Dementia and everyday activities: Can cognitive rehabilitation help?
Struggling with everyday activities? Research highlights the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation for people living with mild-to-moderate dementia.Full story -
30 July 2024
Women and stroke: What you need to know
Did you know that stroke disproportionately affects women, resulting in worse outcomes and higher mortality rates? Women also face more challenges as they recover. In this 2-minute video, Dr. Ada Tang, Associate Professor, Rehabilitation Sciences, explains the various factors that affect women throughout their lifespan.Full story -
24 July 2024
Home vs. centre-based cardiac rehabilitation: How do they stack up?
Home sweet home! Research sheds light on whether home-based cardiac rehabilitation is comparable to centre-based cardiac rehabilitation.Full story -
16 July 2024
Heat stroke: Causes, risks and prevention
Older adults are at greater risk for heat-related illnesses. In this 2-minute video, family physician, Dr. Erin Gallagher explains what heat exhaustion and heat stroke are and what you can do to lower your risk.Full story -
10 July 2024
3+ evidence-based benefits of exercise for Parkinson's disease
Are you or someone you know living with Parkinson’s disease? Research highlights where exercise can help.Full story -
3 July 2024
Antimicrobial resistance: What is it and why should you care?
In this 2-minute video, Dr. Jon Stokes discusses what antimicrobial resistance is, why it is “an under-discussed pandemic” and how antibiotics "uphold the entirety of modern medicine".Full story -
25 June 2024
Understanding West Nile and Lyme disease
In this 2-minute video, Dr. Mark Loeb discusses the symptoms and complications of these diseases. Learn what you can do to protect yourself.Full story -
19 June 2024
Battling social isolation and loneliness from home
Making connections! Looking at the impacts of home-based strategies for improving social connectedness and loneliness.Full story -
11 June 2024
Vision as we age: Understanding common eye conditions
As we age, our eyes undergo natural changes, and the risk of certain eye disorders increases. In this webinar recording, Dr. Nina Ahuja discusses the most common and significant eye conditions affecting older adults, including an overview of cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Get a clear understanding of these conditions, their symptoms, and the latest treatment options.Full story -
5 June 2024
Addressing your environment for falls prevention?
Clear walkways ahead! Research points to the effectiveness of environmental programs for falls prevention.Full story -
29 May 2024
What is Alzheimer disease?
In this 2-minute video, Dr. Anthony Levinson gives an overview of Alzheimer disease, its prevalence, signs and symptoms, and the difference between normal age-related cognitive changes and dementia.Full story -
22 May 2024
Behavioural strategies for quitting smoking: What works?
Looking to quit smoking? Research identifies behavioural strategies that may be able to help you achieve your goal.Full story -
15 May 2024
Asthma and aging
Asthma is a chronic condition that affects the airways in the lungs. These airways become inflamed and narrow, leading to symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness, and coughing. In this 5-minute video, Dr. Imran Satia, discusses what asthma is, how it is treated, and the progression and management of both early and late-onset asthma as we age.Full story -
8 May 2024
The future is now! Can chatbots help us make healthy lifestyle changes?
Chatbots have entered the “chat”! Research delves into the use of chatbots as a way to help modify lifestyle behaviours.Full story -
1 May 2024
What is sepsis?
Sepsis is a life-threatening medical condition triggered by the body’s extreme response to an infection. Most recent estimates indicate there are over 75,000 cases of sepsis per year in Canada, leading to 18,000 deaths. In this two-minute video, critical care physician Dr. Alison Fox-Robichaud describes sepsis, who is most at risk, and how it can be prevented.Full story -
24 April 2024
Fact or fiction: The impact of vitamin D on 3 common diseases
Research tackles whether vitamin D is an effective option for the treatment or prevention of 3 common diseases.Full story -
16 April 2024
What is stroke?
In this 3-minute video, Dr. Ada Tang, Assistant Dean of Rehabilitation Science, explains what you need to know about stroke, including signs, prevention, and rehabilitation.Full story -
10 April 2024
Parkinson’s and falls prevention: What works?
Research highlights what falls prevention strategies may be beneficial for people living with Parkinson’s disease.Full story -
3 April 2024
What is inflammatory bowel disease?
Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is a term for two conditions (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) that are characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, and impacts 1 in 140 Canadians. While commonly confused with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, it is very different. In this 2-minute video, Dr. Neeraj Narula, a gastroenterologist, explains what IBD is and what is known about what might cause it.Full story
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