Take a mind-blowing trip to the lab as TED Senior Fellow Andrew Pelling shares his research on how we could use fruits, vegetables and plants to regenerate damaged human tissues—and develop a potentially groundbreaking way to repair complex spinal cord injuries with asparagus. www.ted.com/talks/andrew_pelling_could_we_treat_spinal_cord_injuries_with_asparagus
Emerging evidence points to negative health effects of physical work demands, suggesting the need for more warm-ups and work breaks for labourers. A growing body of research is showing an association between physically demanding work and detrimental health outcomes such as heart disease and early death. Some call this association the “physical activity paradox” because, on
After Stroke, a program of March of Dimes Canada, is MODC’s new Canadian model of care to support stroke survivors and caregivers after a stroke. March of Dimes Canada has enhanced and expanded our stroke related services to more communities throughout Canada and has launched the After Stroke website at www.afterstroke.ca.
While some LGBTQ seniors may continue to experience discrimination because of their sexual orientation or gender identity, they may also experience other types of discrimination, such as ageism, sexism, racism or HIV/AIDS status. These factors contribute to the risk of social isolation and invisibility in LGBTQ seniors, especially within the health and social services
By Sharon Truesdale When seventeen-year-old Matthew Truesdale took his own life, his devastated mother, Sharon, had to find a new way to live. The grieving process was unexpectedly hard—and there were times she feared she was losing her mind. It wasn’t until she learned to give herself love, that life became bearable again. Through recounting […]
By Kevin Spurgaitis Whenever someone says the word “drone,” it often brings to mind the latest remote-controlled, airborne toys, or unmanned flying systems for military and commercial purposes. But it might be time to think beyond traditional application and consider the potentially transformational application taking off in health care. Today, the fast, autonomous
By Johnathan M. Seidl Having fought his way through crippling anxiety, life-altering OCD, and suicidal thoughts, Jonathon Seidl knows the value of concrete advice grounded in strong biblical truth. Instead of the trite or unsympathetic counsel that is too often given, Finding Rest is practical, personal and productive. It provides a lifeline for friends and […]
What successful COVID-19 immunization efforts taught us about improving vaccine coverage among older Canadians for other vaccine-preventable diseases. 1) Vaccine hesitancy is low among older Canadians Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was believed that around 19% of Canadians considered themselves to be vaccine hesitant. Vaccine hesitancy is the ‘delay in acceptance or
By Alex Johnston Alex shares what she learned about navigating infertility and IVF treatments, surviving the loss of her first child, having two daughters through surrogacy, and finally, after many years of trying, giving birth to a baby boy the old-fashioned way. Inconceivable is an emotional roller-coaster ride with a purpose and a goal: to inform […]
Findings from HSO In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Health Standards Organization (HSO) is developing a new National LTC Services Standard to bring the voices of residents, families, and Canada’s long-term care workforce to the forefront. In response to the federal government’s commitment to improve the provision of long-term care across Canada, the Standards Council
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