Canadian researchers testing ‘brain hack’ designed to help turn goals into action
The Globe and Mail
“Now, researchers at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute are aiming to test a […] were used to try to change health behaviours among various groups. […] implementation intentions in a study to boost the fruit and vegetable intake of […]”
TAGS: health behaviours, implementation intentions, wellness
Western University monkey maze study sheds light on key brain structure’s role
The London Free Press
“Western University researchers are a step closer to settling a heated debate over the role of a complex region of the brain, discovering it acts more like […]”
TAGS: hippocampus, memory, navigation
New Year’s Anxiety Hangover? Here’s What’s Happening in Your Brain
Technology Networks
“Have you ever woken up in the morning (or afternoon) in a cloud of worry after having a few drinks the night before?”
TAGS: anxiety, binge drinking, mental health
New program aims to break taboo by teaching high school students about endometriosis
The Globe and Mail
“Now, researchers at BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre have […] charge of their health,” said Catherine Allaire, medical director of the Centre for […] The study is funded by the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research.”
TAGS: endometriosis, health awareness, women’s health
First confirmed case of severe vaping-related illness reported in Alberta
The Loop (blog)
“First confirmed case of severe vaping-related illness reported in Alberta […] Alberta Health Services is not identifying who suffered the rare illness, the […]”
TAGS: vaping, lung health, respiratory illness
Tackling our love affair with booze — from deep brain stimulation to ‘Dry January’
National Post
“Nearly 15,000 deaths per year can be attributed to alcohol, according to a recent policy paper from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and the […]”
TAGS: alcohol use, deep brain stimulation, addiction and mental health
Montreal team discovers Alzheimer’s risk gene
Yahoo News Canada
“A Montreal team of researchers have identified new genetic risk factors in Alzheimer’s disease. Lead research author Joseph Therriault joins Global’s […]”
TAGS: Alzheimer’s disease, genetic risk factors, genetic analysis
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