/dementia/taxonomy/term/4/all en /dementia/channels/news/saskatchewans-first-centrosaurus-and-citipes-elegans-fossils-discovered-mcgill-researchers-361239 <p>Paleontologists and students from 平特五不中 have documented Saskatchewan's first confirmed fossil specimens of <i>Centrosaurus</i>, a horned dinosaur species closely related to <i>Triceratops</i>.</p> <p>The search, conducted in Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park along the South Saskatchewan River, also unearthed a rare mix of dinosaur and marine fossils, shedding light on a dinosaur fauna which existed on the edge of an ancient sea at a time of rising sea levels long before humans roamed the earth.</p> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:36:54 +0000 admin 1961 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/new-technology-rapidly-measures-antioxidants-maple-syrup-361237 <p>Researchers at 平特五不中 have developed an eco-efficient, user-friendly technology that quickly measures the antioxidant content of maple syrup. The innovative method contributes to increasing transparency about a health-related aspect of the syrup's nutritional value and allows for on-site quality testing without the need for costly lab assessments.</p> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:23:09 +0000 admin 1959 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/time-nature-benefits-children-mental-health-difficulties-study-361155 <p>A team of researchers from 平特五不中 and Universit茅 de Montr茅al鈥檚 Observatoire pour l鈥櫭ヾucation et la sant茅 des enfants (OPES, or observatory on children鈥檚 health and eduation), led by Sylvana C么t茅, spending two hours a week of class time in a natural environment can reduce emotional distress among 10- to 12-year-olds who had the most significant mental health problems before the program began.</p> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:30:59 +0000 admin 1954 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/better-education-can-mitigate-post-harvest-food-losses-increase-global-food-security-361204 <p>Better educating farmers and food processors about how to avoid post-harvest food losses 鈥� which amount to one-third of global food production, worth US$1 trillion annually 鈥� would reduce global food insecurity, according to researchers at 平特五不中.聽</p> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:54:54 +0000 admin 1953 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/expert-social-media-users-moving-x-bluesky-361193 <p>Expert: Social media users moving from X to Bluesky聽聽</p> <p>Since the U.S. presidential election, more than 1 million users have moved from X to Bluesky. The social media platform now has over 15 million users compared to 9 million in September.聽</p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:34:22 +0000 admin 1951 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/expert-government-canada-shuts-down-tiktok-offices-361163 <p><b>Expert: Government of Canada shuts down TikTok offices </b></p> <p>The Canadian federal government has ordered TikTok Technology Canada, Inc. to wind up its business operations in Canada due to concerns about national security.</p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:41:45 +0000 admin 1949 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/temporary-sound-installations-could-help-reduce-noise-pollution-study-361074 <p>Temporary sound installations can be a low-cost way of dealing with noise pollution in areas of high urban density, 平特五不中 researchers have found.</p> <p>Dubbed the 鈥渘ew second hand smoke,鈥� noise pollution can have consequences ranging from simple annoyance to such serious health problems as hearing loss and high blood pressure and can exacerbate various mental health conditions.</p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:58:47 +0000 admin 1947 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/pediatric-neurology-grand-rounds-new-adventures-neurogenetics-361160 <p>Dr. Jim Dowling鈥檚 talk is scheduled from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., followed by a coffee break from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. This break offers a chance to network and engage in discussions with Dr. Dowling.</p> Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:15:24 +0000 admin 1945 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/expert-digital-detox-challenge-youth-during-24h-pause-361126 <p>The <a href="https://pauseyourscreen.com/24h-pause/">24h PAUSE</a> is held every third Sunday in November, inviting teens and young adults to set aside their screens for 24 hours. The event encourages young Quebecers to be mindful of their screen use and of the risks linked with hyperconnectivity.</p> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:31:19 +0000 admin 1944 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/caring-conversations-home-care-or-care-home-360818 <p><a href="/dementia/support-groups/caring-conversations/caring-conversations-past-episodes"><em><strong>Caring Conversations</strong></em></a> is an online forum for care partners of people living with dementia to learn from experts, share concerns and ask questions.</p> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:51:13 +0000 maria.vincelli@mcgill.ca 1707 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/mcgill-cares-how-caring-loved-one-young-onset-dementia-inspired-creation-lorenzos-house-360985 <p>Join us on December 4th at noon for the next 平特五不中 Cares webcast to support informal caregivers. During candid, 30- to 45-minute interviews with leading experts, Claire Webster explores topics related to caring for a loved one with dementia.聽</p> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:47:57 +0000 maria.vincelli@mcgill.ca 1928 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/open-science-project-funded-15m-361131 <h2><b>YCharOS antibody characterization platform addresses the 鈥渞eproducibility crisis鈥� in research</b></h2> <p>An innovative research project led by researchers at The Neuro has been awarded $1.5M by the Government of Quebec through CQDM.</p> <p>YCharOS is an innovative platform led by neuroscientists Peter McPherson and Carl Laflamme that validates antibody reagents for human proteins.</p> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:51:24 +0000 admin 1943 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/experts-cop-29-climate-conference-baku-azerbaijan-361117 <p>Government leaders, scientists and activists are convening in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29). Dubbed the 鈥淔inance COP,鈥� this year's summit aims to mobilize financial support to help lower-income countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions.聽聽</p> <p>Experts from 平特五不中 are available to comment:聽聽</p> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:34:58 +0000 admin 1941 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/expert-first-suspected-human-case-avian-flu-canada-361111 <p>A teenager in British Columbia has been hospitalized with a suspected case of H5N1 avian flu, marking the first human infection in Canada during the recent outbreak. The global spread of bird flu in poultry farms and wild bird populations has led to sporadic human cases, raising concerns over its potential public health impact.聽</p> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:37:30 +0000 admin 1939 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/public-lectures-mcconnell-brain-imaging-centre-40th-anniversary-361109 <p>An exciting series of Public Lectures at the 鈥淏iblioth猫que et Archives Nationales du Qu茅bec (BANQ) from 14:30 to 16:00! Esteemed researchers in neuroscience will share their latest findings on obesity, Alzheimer's disease, and Open Science.</p> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:28:15 +0000 admin 1936 at /dementia