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MS Wars: Hope, Science and the Internet

Multiple sclerosis is a debilitating disease, and there is no cure. Then, a radical new theory appears to offer

Alzheimer's Disease: Return of the Prion Hypothesis

Alzheimer’s Drugs Harmful?

The researcher who helped develop an Alzheimer’s treatment now in clinical trials warns that the compound may

Signs of Neuro-problems?

The likelihood of developing dementia later in life may be predicted by the speed at which people walk, while grip

Brain Changes Decades Before Dementia Sets In

A preventive treatment for Alzheimer’s disease is one of medicine’s holy grails. Until recently, however

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Dalhousie University

Are you or someone you know living with a neurological condition? If so, join the LINC Study today! This national study is designed to help...

The Ninth World Conference on Brain Injury

The International Brain Injury Association

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Mental Health Commission of Canada

Delta Ottawa City Centre
Ottawa, Ontario

Upcoming Events

Join the LINC Study

Dalhousie University

Are you or someone you know living with a neurological condition? If so, join the LINC Study today! This national study is designed to help...

The Ninth World Conference on Brain Injury

The International Brain Injury Association

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Mental Health Commission of Canada

Delta Ottawa City Centre
Ottawa, Ontario

In a new Cerebrum article researchers describe their work on musical creativity and the brain. Dana

Musical Creativity and the Brain (Cerebrum)

Researchers are now using brain imaging to study the neural underpinnings of spontaneous artistic creativity, from jazz riffs to freestyle rap. So...

When and Why Should Drivers with Cognitive Impairment Stop Driving (And How to Delay It)

Ontario says tougher rules expected for drivers with dementia (Toronto Star): - “In the wake of a Star series on drivers with cognitive impairment,...

Being Born in Another Country May Protect Against Stroke for U.S. Hispanics

New research finds foreign-born Hispanics now living in the United States appear to be less likely to have a stroke compared to non-Hispanic white...

American Academy of Neurology Announces 2012 Research Award Winners

Nearly two dozen scientific research awards are being bestowed on researchers around the world this year by the

Motion to Urge Government to Provide Funding for Development of National Brain Strategy

Senator Sharon Carstairs tables motion in the Senate of Canada calling for the development of a National Brain Strategy

Wired for Success: Toward an Ontario Brain Strategy

It is estimated that over three million Ontarians are currently living with a neurological, psychiatric or

Brains Matter: Putting the most vital and least understood organ ahead of the pack

It’s amazing…the human brain is the most complex phenomenon in the known universe. It is the control

Enabling children to thrive

As the ‘control centre’ of the human experience, the brain is where every thought, feeling and action

Health Charities Applaud Government of Canada's Research Investment in Neurological Conditions

Canadians with neurological conditions, caregivers and representatives from Neurological Health Charities Canada

Upcoming Events

Join the LINC Study

Dalhousie University

Are you or someone you know living with a neurological condition? If so, join the LINC Study today! This national study is designed to help...

The Ninth World Conference on Brain Injury

The International Brain Injury Association

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Mental Health Commission of Canada

Delta Ottawa City Centre
Ottawa, Ontario

Join the LINC Study

Held by: Dalhousie University

Event Date: Oct 1st, 2011 - May 30th, 2012

Are you or someone you know living with a neurological condition? If so, join the LINC Study today! This national study is designed to help...

The Ninth World Conference on Brain Injury

Held by: The International Brain Injury Association

Event Date: Mar 20th, 2012 - Mar 24th, 2012

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Together Against Stigma: Changing how we see Mental Illness - 5th International Stigma Conference

Held by: Mental Health Commission of Canada

Event Date: Jun 4th, 2012 - Jun 6th, 2012

Delta Ottawa City Centre
Ottawa, Ontario

Youth in Action 2012

Held by: Muscular Dystrophy Canada

Event Date: Aug 24th, 2012 - Aug 26th, 2012

Coast Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre
Calgary, Alberta

Join Muscular Dystrophy Canada for a fun, action packed...

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