When Avril Rinn goes out for a walk, it’s her Labrador retriever Louie who leads the way. Rinn, of London, Ont., is legally blind and Louie is her trusty guide dog, the second one she’s owned. As he guides Rinn along the sidewalk, onto the bus or down the grocery store aisle, Louie doesn’t bark, beg or jump up on seats. … Read more
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is often thought of as a mental health condition that only affects adults, particularly those who have experienced extremely traumatic situations such as combat or major accidents. However, PTSD can also affect children of all ages, and recognizing the signs early is imperative for effective intervention and support. In this blog … Read more
A representational illustration depicting gut bacteria. — Unsplash/File A new research suggests that certain gut bacteria and viruses may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes affecting approximately 98% of people out of around 530 million adults living with diabetes across the globe. A person’s blood sugar levels are caused to remain high due to … Read more
A family from Quebec’s Lower North Shore believes the province is jeopardizing their 10-year-old daughter’s recovery from a traumatic brain injury and violating her right to be served in English during rehabilitation. McKenna Jones Griffin was in an off-road vehicle accident in mid-August near Blanc Sablon, Que. Her injuries were so severe, her survival depended … Read more
A team of Canadian and American researchers says their method of forecasting the rate of transmission of infectious diseases is predicting an earlier spike in influenza cases this year. Using mathematics and machine learning, the researchers analyzed data from late 2015 to September 2024, incorporating weather conditions, policy choices and movement patterns (drawn from cell phones) to … Read more
Test tubes labelled “Bird Flu” and a piece of paper in the colors of the US national flag are seen in this picture illustration, on January 14, 2023. —Reuters Four farm workers, who work at the same poultry farm, were infected with bird flu on Monday, increasing the total number of cases to eight, according … Read more
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Breakfast for the week is prepped in just 10 minutes! This vegan baked oatmeal is super easy to make and baked in just 35 minutes. Made with rolled oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, peanut butter, and maple syrup, this oatmeal is packed with flavor. Easily customizable to add in your fruit or topping of choice (chocolate … Read more
New partnership with Amy Kennedy will work to extend impact of Little Otter as it seeks to transform and drive the mental health landscape for today and tomorrow. SAN FRANCISCO, June 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Little Otter, a pioneering company dedicated to transforming mental health care for children and families, today announced that Amy Kennedy … Read more
A top down image showing child’s hand using a tablet. — Unsplash/File A team of psychologists and mental health specialists affiliated with several institutions in Denmark has suggested that reducing screen time for children to just three hours per week can result in significant improvements in their mental health. The group, which also works with … Read more