Brain Health 2018

TOPICS Whether it is a concussion or Alzheimer’s, understanding how to keep the brain healthy and responsive is one of the major research departments and areas of concern for Canada. Read some of the articles on this topic below.

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Thriving with ADHD: The Sky’s the Limit

“I'm certain I wouldn't be where I am today if I hadn’t received this diagnosis and would encourage everyone to reject the fallacy that there is a negative consequence to seeking help.”

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Is Canada on the Verge of a Brain Health Crisis?

“An Alzheimer’s crisis is bearing down on us like a tsunami and this is something we need to take seriously. Within 10 years, Alzheimer’s is going to be the costliest disease in Canada”

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An Instant Change, a Lifelong Solution

Many people do not receive post-concussion care because they are unaware of the rehabilitation options available to them and may be fearful of speaking up.

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People with Epilepsy Enjoying Freedom from Seizures

“Our aim with this patient version of the guidelines is to inform people about the standards of care in epilepsy, because if you don’t know what they are, you don’t know how to ask for them”

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Protect Your Brain with Good Information

“People should know that brain tumours don't discriminate. They can occur in people of all ages, cultural, social, and economic backgrounds”

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Help and Hope for People with Brain Injuries

Organizations like the Brain Injury Society of Toronto and the Ontario Brain Injury Association are working to raise public awareness on just how common brain injuries are.

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Innovating for Aging and Brain Health

More than nine million Canadians will be over 65 by 2031. Nearly one million of them will have dementia — a disease with a heavy economic impact.