By Larry W. Chambers, Madeline Smith Contrary to popular belief that dementia is inevitable, steps can be taken by individuals and societies to reduce the risk of dementia and, simultaneously, increase brainability. Research published in the last decade has turned upside down what has long been taught on this subject – making it more important than ever for us to review … [Read more...] about Facts of life as they apply to the brain
Learn & Live: enriched learning opportunities for all ages
By Cindy Grant, Terry Mactaggart, and Larry W. Chambers The Learn & Live program is a new initiative that arose from one of the recommendations in the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Wellness Committee’s report to council. A small steering committee of local people has been meeting since the spring of 2021 to develop this initiative; the program will present a … [Read more...] about Learn & Live: enriched learning opportunities for all ages
What’s good for your heart is good for your brain
Heart disease occurs when the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart become narrowed. A similar mechanism occurs in strokes and vascular dementia, where narrowing of the blood vessels reduces blood flow to the brain causing disease. These diseases are extremely common. Every five minutes, heart disease, stroke and related conditions take a life in Canada. However, … [Read more...] about What’s good for your heart is good for your brain
Regional medical campus brings doctors to Niagara
Since The Niagara Regional Campus (NRC) of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine was established in 2008, it has improved medical care in Niagara by involving physician trainees in many clinical sites across the region, as well as attracting doctors to work in the region upon graduation. The Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine is a campus of McMaster University, … [Read more...] about Regional medical campus brings doctors to Niagara
Importance of maintaining vision and hearing for good health
As we age, it is common to experience vision and hearing loss. However, older adults should know the difference between changes that are normal and those that are not. Vision changes common with the natural aging of the eye include difficulty seeing objects clearly, even close up; a decline in colour sensitivity, such as being able to distinguish colours such as blue … [Read more...] about Importance of maintaining vision and hearing for good health
