Sleep and the Injured Brain

Sleep and the Injured Brain

By Lisa Hanning We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep. William Shakespeare’s Prospero in the Tempest, Act 4, Scene 1. The average human spends 200,000 hours of their life sleeping which is about 8000 days. Well as we all...
Brain Injury and Caregiver Fatigue

Brain Injury and Caregiver Fatigue

By Darian Colpitts How brain injury affects family & friends When a member of one’s family or social circle acquires a brain injury it can come with a host of new dynamics within this space. Some common changes include frustration between members, role...
Concussion Awareness Week

Concussion Awareness Week

September 22-28By Shaylen Hardy Did you know that September 22nd marks the beginning of National Concussion Awareness Week inCanada? The goal for this week is to raise awareness about the impact of concussions and bring attention to theimportance of concussion...
Brain Health: Part 1

Brain Health: Part 1

By: Kianna Csolle Although there isn’t one agreed-upon definition for brain health, most definitions include having optimal brain function for your age. Since our brains control our movements, social cognitions, senses, emotions, and behaviour, having one test to...