Archive for February 2021
World Stroke Day 2020: Get Ready to Join the MoveMent!
World Stroke Day 2020: Get Ready to Join the MoveMent! Watch part II of the World Stroke Campaign webinar series, hosted by WSO, on the occasion of the World Stroke Campaign and World Stroke Day 2020. Invited speakers: Prof Sheila Martins (Brazil), Anita Wiseman (UK) and A/Prof Deidre De Silva (Singapore).
Read MoreIs this Maya's LAST Surgery? 🤕
Is this Maya's LAST Surgery? 🤕 Thanks for everyone’s well wishes over the years with Maya’s ongoing tear duct issues and many procedures to correct the issue. Today, she goes in to see the doctor once more to have the stent removed from her tear duct which was in place to help heal a newly…
Read MoreAmerican Heart Association's Life Simple 7- Simple Factors that Impact Health and Quality of Life
American Heart Association's Life Simple 7- Simple Factors that Impact Health and Quality of Life Get Active. Control Cholesterol. Eat Better. Manage Blood Pressure. Lose Weight. Reduce Blood Sugar. Stop Smoking. These seven simple measures have one unique thing in common: any person can make these changes, the steps are not expensive to take and…
Read MoreAfter Stroke/CVA; Walking & Balance Exercises at Home
After Stroke/CVA; Walking & Balance Exercises at Home After Stroke/CVA; Walking & Balance Exercises at Home Bob and Brad demonstrate walking and balance exercises you can do at home following a stroke/CVA. Note: You will likely need assistance to complete these exercises. This week’s giveaway: We are giving away a SleepOvation Mattress! Enter the giveaway…
Read MoreStroke, White Matter Disease and Alzheimer's Disease: Can Canada Avoid an Epidemic of Dementia?
Stroke, White Matter Disease and Alzheimer's Disease: Can Canada Avoid an Epidemic of Dementia? In this video, neurologist Dr. Sandra Black, Centre for Stroke Recovery Sunnybrook Site Leader, discusses the complex relationships between covert stroke (small strokes that cause no obvious symptoms), white matter disease, Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. Her conclusions are alarming: within a…
Read MoreSpreading awareness for 'World Stroke Day'
Spreading awareness for 'World Stroke Day' Spreading awareness for ‘World Stroke Day’ The Rhode Show is WPRI 12’s daily lifestyle show for having fun, eating well, and living life.
Read MoreChampion Schools | Chandler, AZ
Champion Schools | Chandler, AZ We began our school with the guidance of Stanford University’s Accelerated Schools Project created by Dr. Henry Levin. The idea that school communities can dramatically improve the success of students in at-risk situations by building powerful learning environments is at the heart of our academic program. Our approach combines relevant…
Read MoreFood for people with heart failure
Food for people with heart failure Episode 6 from the series titled: ‘so you’ve been diagnosed with heart failure’.
Read MoreMaking sure minor stroke stays that way
Making sure minor stroke stays that way Patients who have a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or a minor stroke have unique assessment and education needs. The Krembil Neuroscience Centre at the University Health Network saw the specific needs of this patient group and opened the TIA and Minor Stroke (TAMS) Unit at Toronto Western Hospital.
Read MoreNurse Alice on KTLA: Phantom Smells
Nurse Alice on KTLA: Phantom Smells Ever smell something that wasn’t there? Why does that happen? Let me explain.
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