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The Leading Edge

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A researcher, clinician, and First Nation scholar who was born and raised in rural Northwestern Ontario Dr. Christopher Mushquash brings together his clinical experience as a psychologist and his community-based participatory approach focuses on Indigenous mental health and substance use through evidence-based practices that align with First Nations values. This approach
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Immigrant and refugee seniors face social isolation and loneliness

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Social isolation and loneliness are problems many seniors face. Immigrant and refugee seniors are no exception. Social isolation refers to a low quantity and quality of contact with others, while loneliness is the subjective feeling of being disconnected from others. These conditions contribute to increased depression and social anxiety, as well as the risk of […]
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Tool helps workers with chronic conditions find job-tailored accommodations   

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The Job Demands and Accommodation Planning Tool identifies job supports that workers can implement — on their own or with their supervisor’s approval — that allow them to keep working without having to disclose their health condition. Thanks to advances in health treatments and medical procedures, a growing number of people with chronic health conditions […]
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Celiac Canada (CCA) Providing education, resources, services and advocacy and to support for people who requires a gluten-free diet, Celiac Canada’s vision is to have every person with celiac disease diagnosed and empowered (1.9% of the population, more than men). As an organization, the CCA has brought provincial organizations together and been able to interact […]
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Frontlines

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Huntington’s plus ​A ground-breaking study has identified a single molecule of a toxic protein segment called PolyQ as the trigger for Huntington’s disease. By flooding cells with specific proteins that counteract its effects, they were able to prevent its spread. This promising finding paves the way for the development of potential drugs to slow the […]
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Pageboy By Elliott Page Full of behind the scenes details and interrogations on sex, love, trauma, and Hollywood, Pageboy is the story of a life pushed to the brink. But at its core, this beautifully written,  journey of what it means to untangle ourselves from the expectations of others is an ode to stepping into who we […]