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While it is legal, using cannabis is not without harm or risk. In this 2-minute video, Dr. James MacKillop says there are many myths about cannabis use, one of the most common being that it is not addictive. Learn what cannabis use disorder is and how physical dependency can develop.

Struggling with everyday activities? Research highlights the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation for people living with mild-to-moderate dementia.

Did you know that stroke disproportionately affects women, resulting in worse outcomes and higher mortality rates? Women also face more challenges as they recover. In this 2-minute video, Dr. Ada Tang, Associate Professor, Rehabilitation Sciences, explains the various factors that affect women throughout their lifespan.

Home sweet home! Research sheds light on whether home-based cardiac rehabilitation is comparable to centre-based cardiac rehabilitation.

Older adults are at greater risk for heat-related illnesses. In this 2-minute video, family physician, Dr. Erin Gallagher explains what heat exhaustion and heat stroke are and what you can do to lower your risk.

Are you or someone you know living with Parkinson’s disease? Research highlights where exercise can help.

In this 2-minute video, Dr. Jon Stokes discusses what antimicrobial resistance is, why it is “an under-discussed pandemic” and how antibiotics "uphold the entirety of modern medicine".

In this 2-minute video, Dr. Mark Loeb discusses the symptoms and complications of these diseases. Learn what you can do to protect yourself.

Making connections! Looking at the impacts of home-based strategies for improving social connectedness and loneliness.

As we age, our eyes undergo natural changes, and the risk of certain eye disorders increases. In this webinar recording, Dr. Nina Ahuja discusses the most common and significant eye conditions affecting older adults, including an overview of cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Get a clear understanding of these conditions, their symptoms, and the latest treatment options.

Clear walkways ahead! Research points to the effectiveness of environmental programs for falls prevention.

In this 2-minute video, Dr. Anthony Levinson gives an overview of Alzheimer disease, its prevalence, signs and symptoms, and the difference between normal age-related cognitive changes and dementia.

Looking to quit smoking? Research identifies behavioural strategies that may be able to help you achieve your goal.

Asthma is a chronic condition that affects the airways in the lungs. These airways become inflamed and narrow, leading to symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness, and coughing. In this 5-minute video, Dr. Imran Satia, discusses what asthma is, how it is treated, and the progression and management of both early and late-onset asthma as we age.

Chatbots have entered the “chat”! Research delves into the use of chatbots as a way to help modify lifestyle behaviours.

Sepsis is a life-threatening medical condition triggered by the body’s extreme response to an infection. Most recent estimates indicate there are over 75,000 cases of sepsis per year in Canada, leading to 18,000 deaths. In this two-minute video, critical care physician Dr. Alison Fox-Robichaud describes sepsis, who is most at risk, and how it can be prevented.

Research tackles whether vitamin D is an effective option for the treatment or prevention of 3 common diseases.

In this 3-minute video, Dr. Ada Tang, Assistant Dean of Rehabilitation Science, explains what you need to know about stroke, including signs, prevention, and rehabilitation.

Research highlights what falls prevention strategies may be beneficial for people living with Parkinson’s disease.

Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is a term for two conditions (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) that are characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, and impacts 1 in 140 Canadians. While commonly confused with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, it is very different. In this 2-minute video, Dr. Neeraj Narula, a gastroenterologist, explains what IBD is and what is known about what might cause it.