Planned autism network receives federal cash infusion
The Miriam Foundation and the Pacific Autism Family Network have received more than $10 million from the federal government to develop a national information service on autism.
Kohl Finegold: Growing old ain’t what it used to be
“Simply put, more and more of us are becoming old, and the world needs to get ready.”
Healthy Aging: Take a shot at HPV
It’s HPV Prevention Week in Canada right now and Dr. Vivien Brown has you covered with prevention tips and general information about the infection.
Baycrest celebrates 100 years of serving the community
Exactly 100 years ago, concerned Jewish community members in Toronto recognized the need to care for the elderly.
Mestel: Lessons from life on the street
“Many of us feel that the youths living on the street are addicts who don’t want to be employed and just want the easy handout. What I have learned is that there is nothing easy about this situation. These youths I described are all Jewish children from Jewish beginnings.”
From a Muslim, Shana Tovah to Israel
“In my many visits to Israel, I found the people there to be kind and compassionate. When Israelis reached out to me in my time of need, it re-confirmed what I know about Israel. Although it’s regrettably not highlighted in mainstream media, Israel has provided medical aid to thousands in need around the world, including Palestinians and Syrians.”
Healthy Aging: New Years’ resolutions that endure
Identify the stresses, reframe or restructure, where possible, or delegate or dismiss, if needed. Protect your brain by choosing how to perceive that demand and go for it. Go for the healthier choices, the better options – the challenge, not the stress.
Trailblazer was New Brunswick’s first oncologist
Dr. Sheldon Rubin, a trailblazing doctor who became New Brunswick’s first oncologist, died on Aug. 13, at the age of 75.
Eating healthy through the holidays
In her September column, Dr. Deborah Mechanic gives you realistic tips on how to stay healthy through the upcoming High Holiday season.
Doctor provides hope to those who can’t remember
Marilyn Lazar profiles Dr. Sharon Cohen, the medical director of Toronto Memory Program.
