Top Canadian Books for Earth Day: Embrace the Environment Celebrate Earth Day with essential Canadian books on the environment. Discover insights on wildfires, earthquakes, and conservation themes.

With #EarthDay approaching, consider reading one of these books #Canadianauthors. #booksky

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Exploring the Resilient Japanese Canadian Community's Legacy Explore the rich history of Japanese Canadians in 'The Nail That Sticks Out,' uncovering their cultural legacy beyond wartime struggles.

Facebook wouldn't let me post this one last week, so here it is now. #booksky #JapaneseCanadians #WWII
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Caring for Aging Parents: Insights from 'Dying for Attention' Explore the poignant truths of nursing home care in 'Dying for Attention' by Susan MacLeod, a compelling graphic memoir that challenges ageism.

This week's book review brought back memories of when my mom went into long-term care, and reminded me of some of the issues we're having with our brother being in long-term care. It's difficult all the way around. #booksky #aging #nursinghomes #longtermcare

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Exploring the Resilient Japanese Canadian Community's Legacy Explore the rich history of Japanese Canadians in 'The Nail That Sticks Out,' uncovering their cultural legacy beyond wartime struggles.

This week's book review: Suzanne Hartmann combines history, memoir, and culture to write about the rich contributions of the #JapaneseCanadian community to the fabric of life in Canada. #booksky #creativenonfiction #CanLit #emergingCNFauthors

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What Dancers, Teachers, and Directors Need to Know About Concussions - Pointe Magazine While professional sports organizations have strict protocols for managing concussions, most ballet companies lack even basic procedures.

Another group at risk for #mildtraumaticbraininjury is #dancers. But unlike in sports, dance teachers have no established #concussion protocols. This leaves decisions in the hands of dancers, who may push themselves to return too soon, risking their health. #mTBI pointemagazine.com/what-dancers...

Lifetime concussion history linked to depression, anxiety in former college athletes Risks for anxiety and depression increased among former college athletes with three or more lifetime concussions, according to findings published in Neurology. Steven Broglio, PhD, ATC, director...

Study shows risks for anxiety & depression increase among former college athletes with 3+ lifetime #concussions. The researchers called lifetime #mTBI history “the most common predictor of adverse self-reported health outcomes within 5 years of #braininjury. www.healio.com/news/neurolo...

Brain injuries remain under-reported – Proctor Brain Injury Awareness Month is an opportunity to advocate for improved concussion care and support for those affected.

Despite increasing awareness, #concussions & #mildtraumaticbraininjuries remain under-reported. #mTBI is a common reason for ER visits, but many people never get checked out, meaning actual numbers are likely much higher than official numbers. #braininjury #TBI www.qlsproctor.com.au/2026/03/brai...

#Concussionsymptoms don't always include loss of consciousness but may include: #headache, #nausea and #vomiting, #confusion, #dizziness, #exhaustion, #blurredvision, #personalitychanges,
#sensitivity to light or noise, #slurred speech and #impaired communication. #mtbi www.ndtv.com/health/loss-...

Brain’s protective barrier stays leaky for years after playing contact sports Damage to the blood–brain barrier is linked to immune changes and cognitive decline.

A new study shows that the blood–brain barrier can be damaged and leaky decades after #concussion. This seems to trigger a long-lasting immune response that is closely tied to cognitive decline. www.nature.com/articles/d41... #mildtraumaticbraininjury #mtbi #tbi #concussionrecovery

Communication After Concussion - UNC Research Kennedy Kehaulani Guess is investigating speech and communication disorders caused by traumatic brain injuries in athletes and veterans.

Research shows connection between #concussion and #communicationskills. People with #TBI may have trouble communicating clearly, eg “Yesterday at the place, we did this." Lack of detail impedes understanding, yet standard language tests don't reveal this problem. research.unc.edu/story/commun...

Special forces sergeant who assaulted ex-wife gets reduced sentence due to Canadian military service The judge noted a "link between his service-related concussions and the mental health deterioration" the soldier experienced.

Yes, returning soldiers suffering from #concussion need special care. Yes, #mildtraumaticbraininjury can play a crucial role in #intimatepartnerviolence. That doesn't justify minimizing the lasting impacts on the victim. The Canadian Armed Forces must address this. nationalpost.com/news/canada/...

Eye Tests Reveal Brain Trauma More Than a Decade After Concussions Eye Tests Reveal Brain Trauma More than a Decade after Concussions

A new study published in the Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology suggests that veterans with #concussions may show subtle differences in brain function 10+ years after their injury as revealed by specialized eye movement testing. news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories...

Trust your gut to heal your brain: Antibiotics may aid recovery from traumatic brain injury In a new study published in Communications Biology, Houston Methodist researchers led by Sonia Villapol, Ph.D., found that short-term antibiotic treatment significantly reduced neuroinflammation and n...

In a new study ... researchers ... found that short-term antibiotic treatment significantly reduced neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration following #traumaticbraininjury ( #TBI) by altering the gut microbiome in animal models. #concussion #mildtraumaticbraininjury medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02...

Computer games give the brain a boost after traumatic injury Computer exercises improve the brain’s pathways after traumatic brain injury, according to new research.

In an injured brain, #brainplasticity can be damaged and important connections can be reduced. But atients with #traumaticbraininjuries who complete computerized cognitive games show improved #neuroplasticity and cognitive performance, according to new research. www.futurity.org/cognitive-ga...

Not just sport and car crashes: Debunking five myths about traumatic brain injury in NZ Touching the lives of an average 110 people each day in Aotearoa, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is much more common than any of us would like it to be.

Study debunks 5 #concussion myths: 1 Most #traumaticbraininjuries are severe 2 It's a sports and car crash problem 3 Only young people are vulnerable 4 Risk looks the same for everyone 5 TBI and mTBI are unavoidable. medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02...

Whiplash-Induced Post-Concussion and the Dominant-Injury “Uplift” Method under the Personal Injuries Guidelines Whiplash-Induced Post-Concussion and the Dominant-Injury “Uplift” Method under the Personal Injuries Guidelines

In a landmark court case, a judge held that #post-concussionsyndrome can arise without a direct blow to the head, accepting the neurologist’s evidence that a #whiplash can produce concussion symptoms. #braininjury #concussion #TBI #mTBI www.casemine.com/commentary/u...

How blast waves can damage the brain without a head injury Explosions can damage brain cells and blood vessels even when scans look normal, leaving lasting symptoms that are often missed.

An explosion generates a sudden pressure wave that can pass through the skull in milliseconds, potentially causing #braininjury. The damage of this type of #concussion won't necessarily show up on brain scans. theconversation.com/how-blast-wa...

Traumatic brain injury of any severity is associated with greater chance of work disability Having a traumatic brain injury, no matter how serious, is associated with a greater likelihood of qualifying for work disability up to five years later, according to a study published in the journal ...

Most #traumaticbraininjuries are mild, but recovery can still be incomplete. ... This study found no matter the severity, #braininjury was associated with a higher likelihood of a person qualifying for #workdisability." ~ Study at Uppsala U in Sweden medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02...

Predictive model identifies complications in the first 2 days following mild or moderate traumatic brain injury A study led by researchers at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine of Lleida (IRBLleida), the University of Lleida (UdL), the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) and Arnau de Vilanova Universit...

Researchers have created a clinical model called the Goliat score, which can be used by emergency services to estimate the risk of acute complications in patients suffering from minor and moderate traumatic #braininjuries. medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02... #mildtraumaticbraininjury #concussion

Injured Brains of Medical Minds II looks at happens when clinicians, neuroscientists, and healthcare professionals move from diagnosing #concussion to living with it. My guess? They become a lot more empathetic. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

Okanagan College study aims to develop return-to-learn program for post-secondary students following #concussion. #braininjury #mildtraumaticbraininjury #TBI #mTBI www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanaga...

Rapid concussion detection using saliva | Waterloo News Andrew Cordssen-David (BSc ’22, MBET ’23) Alum, Faculty of Science and Faculty of Engineering > Co-Founder and CEO, HeadFirst > Velocity > Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business Imagine a simp...

Imagine a simple saliva test that makes #concussion screening faster and better than ever. Thanks to neurotechnology, a small, game-changing device aims to remove the uncertainty surrounding #braininjuries contact sports and beyond. uwaterloo.ca/news/global-...

How Diffusion Tensor Imaging Reveals Hidden Brain Injuries After Concussion For years, concussions were described as temporary disruptions in brain function that could not be seen on any medical test. Patients were often told that because their CT scan or MRI was “normal,” no...

A new study examines findings that prove what #concussion sufferers and #braininjury doctors have known for years: #MTBI causes microstructural injury to the brain’s white matter, and these injuries are measurable with DTI even when standard MRI appears normal. natlawreview.com/article/how-...

UVA researchers find link between head injuries, Alzheimer's risk More than 6 million Americans are living with the degenerative brain disease.

A single #concussion can increase Alzheimer's risk. #braininjury #mildtraumaticbraininjury #mTBI #TBI www.vpm.org/news/2026-01...

The Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Post-concussion Recovery in Athletes: A Narrative Review Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), in particular sports-related concussions (SRCs), are a significant health concern for young athletes in the United States. Historically, treatment has consisted of pro...

This study of athletes is more evidence for starting light exercise quickly after #concussion. But what's right for athletes after #braininury might not be right for the average person after #mTBI. I was quite fit but exercise inevitably triggered headaches. www.cureus.com/articles/409...

The hidden injuries linked to memory changes in family violence survivors An Australian-first study finds evidence of previously undetected, long-term cognitive changes in women more than six months after they experienced repeated concussions and strangulation during intima...

A study has found memory changes in women who've had 6+ #braininjuries due to #intimatepartnerviolence. The Monash University researchers say women who experience domestic violence are less likely to be diagnosed and treated for #concussion than others. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...

Gary Holt once gave himself clinical-grade whiplash because he headbanged to his riffs too hard The guitarist says he “dodged a bullet” by avoiding surgery

Proof (as if we needed it) that you don't have to make contact with anything or lose consciousness to get #whiplash. www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...

Why Are Women More Likely to Have Chronic Pain? Blame Hormones — Pain News Network By Crystal Lindell Chronic pain typically lasts longer for women than men, and new research suggests hormones could be to blame. That’s according to a study at Michigan State University, published in...

Women are likelier than men to have #chronicpain. Research shows this is related to certain immune cells, called monocytes, that can switch off pain. THIS is related to testosterone levels. #It’sNOTinyourhead, and you’re not soft. It's biological. www.painnewsnetwork.org/stories/2026...

Good for #insurance companies for working at #whiplash prevention, but how about using #femalecrashtestdummies? #WhiplashAssociatedDisorder ( #WAD ) can cause #concussion, which #women suffer more often, with #moresymptoms, which are worse and longer-lasting than men. www.kbb.com/car-news/iih...

Only 4 Small SUVs Get Top Marks in New Whiplash Test - Consumer Reports IIHS test results reveal which small SUVs have the lowest whiplash injury risk, a common spine injury in rear-end collisions.

Very few cars pass the test for #whiplash prevention--not good, considering how often #concussion is an outcome of #whiplashassociateddisorder ( #WAD ). You don't need to have impact with anything to sustain a #mildtraumaticbraininjury. www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-saf...