September 5, 2017
I was so excited when I heard that the Medical Arts Health Research Group facility in Penticton, BC is conducting a study to evaluate the efficacy […]
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August 15, 2017
There are a number of theories as to what causes changes in how the brain works and which of these changes leads to or causes Alzheimer’s […]
July 31, 2017
My family is of British heritage so having a cup of tea in my house growing up was customary. Unfortunately, I am not sure if I […]
July 28, 2017
On June 22, Canada made history with the passage of Bill C-233, An Act respecting a national strategy for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Prior to this […]
July 21, 2017
At the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2017, the Lancet International Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care reported that global dementia cases may be preventable through lifestyle factors that impact an individual's risk. These potential risk factors have been identified at multiple phases across a life-span, not just in old age.