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Yes, great strides have been made. Now let’s go further. Let’s make Canada the most accessible country on Earth. By Stephen Trumper Several years ago I was the recipient of a significant honour from the National Magazine Awards Foundation. It was the evening of a lifetime. I gave an emotional thank you speech to the […]
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This twitching “rear-end” prosthetic might just be able to keep you steadier on your feet. Using artificial biomimicry, ‘Arque’—a thick, meter long sci-fi looking tail — was inspired to help the elderly stay steady on their feet or regain their balance during a fall. By studying the way the seahorse and other animals passively use […]
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By Norman Doidge The science of neuroplasticity challenges the old notion that the human brain is immutable. Here, psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Dr. Norman Doidge writes about his meetings with outstanding scientists in neuroplasticity and the people whose lives they have improved. He shares stories of a woman born with half a brain that has rewired […]
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By Louise Kinross Sarah Davidson is an occupational therapist at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. For 14 years she’s worked with children having complex medical needs who are hospitalized at Holland Bloorview after extensive surgeries or life-changing illness or trauma. Of course, that also means working with their parents. She worked with my son when […]
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The 10-Day Plan to Nourish & Glow By Amelia Freer Join Amelia Freer as she shares her polished practices in working with celebrities such as James Corden and Victoria Beckham. Her 10-day plan with more than 40 recipes will transform the ways you shop, cook and eat—and guide you in cultivating healthier eating habits. Enjoy […]
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Readmissions . linked to disruptive hospital stays Hospital patients who experience disturbed sleep, low physical activity, missed meals and stress during their stay are more likely than others to be readmitted within 30 days. Using the GEMINI data platform, researchers tracked patients’ level of sickness and the cumulative disturbances they experienced. The study, co-led
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You’ve probably heard of the acronym “KISS.” It’s a design principle adopted by the US Navy in the 1960s that stands for “Keep it simple, stupid. ” It is attributed to Kelly Johnson, the lead engineer at the Lockheed Skunk Works, who told the designers at Lockheed that their designs should be simple enough to […]
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By William W. Li Our understanding of fighting and preventing diseases is becoming more and more advanced. Even so, the rates of diseases such as cancer, heart disease and stroke are still soaring. In Eat to Beat Disease, Dr. William Li explains how the human body has the ability to fight disease, and why the […]
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