As health professionals, many of us do our best to be positive, glass half full people spreading words of encouragement to our clients and those around us. Throughout the year, I’m invited to be a speaker for various professional organizations and consumer groups across the country. Wherever I am, and whatever my topic, I like […]
Developmental cognitive neuroscience A child whose amygdala grows unusually rapidly during the first two years of life tends to have more anxiety at ages 6 to 12 than do children with typical growth, regardless of diagnosis or family history of autism.Source: sciencedirect.com Dementia-friendly tourism Research shows that travelling gives people living with dementia the
Social workers in public libraries: An emerging area of practice that develops referral pathways Librarianship in North America is becoming increasingly more holistic with staff continuing to advocate for open, equitable access to resources and information, responsive service and awareness of needs. Created to empower and advocated for vulnerable groups while building
Menstrual Stem-Cells AUSTRALIAA biologist Caroline Gargett went in search of some remarkable cells in tissue that had been removed during hysterectomy surgeries. The cells come from the endometrium, which lines the inside of the uterus. Before she could claim that the cells were truly stem cells, the team had to put them through a series […]
Although there has been extensive research on the career mobility of the general population, knowledge of the experiences of people with disabilities is much more limited. Research on disability and employment has tended to focus on addressing barriers and supports for obtaining or maintaining employment, rather than how career mobility can enhance employment outcomes. To
Emotional well-being in adulthood FINLANDA study of different ages, 36, 42, 50, 61, etc., conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, showed that mood and life satisfaction are linked to people’s experiences of their health. Emotional well-being was also found to predict subjective health up to 11 years after event. Engineering bacteria to fight acne […]
Med school barriers A recent report shows that medical schools “systematically exclude” qualified students with disabilities from their admission process. This is despite the fact that they have the qualifications. In addition, it’s been proven that patients benefit from having doctors who live with disabilities on their healthcare team. Recommendations for removing
Building blocks in human-centred design Her journey to Toronto has been a long one. Originally from India, Dr. Desai spent 25 years studying, living and working in Australia. She earned her PhD at the Queensland University of Technology in Interaction Design, focused on human-centred design for children. She learned much about how they interacted with […]
Canadians aren’t getting what they need Results from the largest ever grief survey show that the very thing that many Canadians want most when they are grieving is to be asked about their loss. However, this is not how society is likely to respond. Infact, survey results clearly demonstrate the gap between the needs of […]
The Vagus Nerve By Ann Baldwin A practical, science-based techniques that can be used to improve vagal performance with the goal of restoring and maintaining mind-body health. The book provides a clear understanding of the importance and benefits of self-regulating the autonomic nervous system. This nerve controls the stress response, regulates digestion, modulates
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