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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
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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
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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