• 9 October 2024

    Dementia: What you need to know

    Did you know that 45% of dementias could be delayed or prevented? In this 5-minute video, neuropsychiatrist Dr. Anthony Levinson describes what dementia is and the non-modifiable and modifiable risk factors that can contribute to it.
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  • 25 September 2024

    Chronic Pain: A common but invisible disease

    Chronic pain is a complex and often misunderstood condition affecting nearly 8 million people in Canada. In this webinar recording, chronic pain expert Dr. Norman Buckley explores its causes, impacts, and management strategies and debunks misinformation about bogus remedies.
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  • 28 August 2024

    Cold or allergies? What you need to know about seasonal allergies

    Runny noses and watery eyes are a hallmark of spring for those with seasonal allergies. Still, late summer and early autumn can also be challenging times for those with environmental allergies. In this 4-minute video, allergist and immunologist Dr. Mariam Hanna explains what triggers seasonal allergies, how to distinguish them from the common cold, how they may change with age, and how to best manage and treat them.
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  • 14 August 2024

    Myths and realities about cannabis risks

    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.
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  • 30 July 2024

    Women and stroke: What you need to know

    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.
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  • 16 July 2024

    Heat stroke: Causes, risks and prevention

    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.
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  • 3 July 2024

    Antimicrobial resistance: What is it and why should you care?

    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".
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  • 25 June 2024

    Understanding West Nile and Lyme disease

    In this 2-minute video, Dr. Mark Loeb discusses the symptoms and complications of these diseases. Learn what you can do to protect yourself.
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  • 11 June 2024

    Vision as we age: Understanding common eye conditions

    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.
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  • 29 May 2024

    What is Alzheimer disease?

    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.
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  • 15 May 2024

    Asthma and aging

    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.
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  • 1 May 2024

    What is sepsis?

    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.
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  • 16 April 2024

    What is stroke?

    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.
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  • 3 April 2024

    What is inflammatory bowel 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.
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  • 21 February 2024

    Genetics and dementia: What's the connection?

    In this webinar recording, Drs. Tricia Woo and Anthony Levinson demystify the role that genetics and other non-modifiable risk factors play in a person's risk of developing dementia. Discover the difference between sporadic and familial Alzheimer disease and learn about the role of susceptibility genes in increasing your risk. Learn about genetic testing and who should get a test. Explore how to reduce your risk, delay the onset, or slow the progression of dementia by addressing various modifiable risk factors to reduce damage to the brain and to increase capacity.
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  • 7 February 2024

    Insomnia and sleep disorders: Understanding and managing these as we age

    Sleep problems are common in older adults and can include difficulty falling or staying asleep (insomnia), breathing problems, or abnormal behaviours during sleep. In this webinar recording, geriatric psychiatrist Dr. Sophiya Benjamin provides an overview of both the causes and effects of poor sleep, exploring disorders and medications associated with sleep disturbances. You’ll learn about how sleep problems are assessed and diagnosed, as well as treatment and management strategies, including measures to promote good ‘sleep hygiene’, cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia, and helpful resources.
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  • 17 January 2024

    Demystifying Depression in Older Adults

    While not a normal part of aging, up to 20% of older adults have symptoms of depression. These rates increase to 40% for those in hospital or living in long-term care. In this webinar recording, psychiatrists Dr. Sophiya Benjamin and Dr. Anthony Levinson discuss late-life depression, its causes and symptoms, how it is assessed and diagnosed, as well as treatment and management strategies, including preventative measures and helpful resources.
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  • 20 December 2023

    Promoting bone health: Osteoporosis, fracture and falls prevention

    For older adults, a broken bone can be the start of more serious health problems and can lead to long-term changes in mobility. In this webinar recording, Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou discusses the key factors related to bone health as we age and the causes, risks, and consequences of osteoporosis, fractures, and falls.
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  • 29 November 2023

    Dementia risk reduction: A how-to guide

    Currently, treatments for dementia are limited. This makes prevention that much more important. The idea that you could do something about your risk of dementia is a relatively new concept. In this webinar, Drs. Anthony Levinson and Richard Sztramko discuss dementia and how you can decrease your personal risk of developing it by addressing various modifiable risk factors. It's never too early or too late to reduce your risk.
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  • 14 June 2023

    Treating hypertension: How low should blood pressure be with medication?

    In this 2-minute video, Dr. Richard Sztramko discusses what blood pressure targets should be for those being treated with medications for hypertension and some of the considerations that impact those targets, such as orthostatic hypotension.
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