Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in Canada. The risk of heart disease, specifically, increases as we age and this is especially true for women over 55. There are ways to mitigate your risk of developing cardiovascular diseases through healthy living now.
One in four young Canadians provided care to a family member or friend and taking on the role as a caregiver can interfere with life pursuits. Hear from those who have experienced caring at a young age and how they’ve learned to cope.
As we pass our 5th year anniversary, we hope that you'll join us in celebrating what we have accomplished for advancing women's brain health, help us honour those that have been instrumental in our success, and hear about what we have planned moving forward.
Diabetes can damage a number of organs, from the eyes to the kidneys and the heart. Discover if you are at risk and enjoy great tasting recipes for the summer season that don’t increase your sugar intake.
Studies suggest time and time again that women’s pain is consistently both under recognized and undertreated by medical professionals. Hear from researchers developing technology to help identify when someone is in pain.
Hear from advocate Ron Beleno and two young women featured in the documentary MUCH TOO YOUNG who have provided care to their mom since she was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s.
Conversation & cocktail reception with author and Academy award-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden and fashion entrepreneur Jeanne Beker.
Join two expert panelists weigh in on the difference between brain health and mental heath. Discover how we can maintain our cognitive vitality, stimulate our brains as we age, reduce the stigma attached to mental health issues, and explore whether women are at greater risk.
Diabetes affects women differently than men, with woman facing a higher risk for heart disease. Diabetes also increases the risk of dementia. This event will address healthy eating and technological solutions to avoiding and controlling diabetes.
To find out about the consequences of anxiety on your mind and body, and what you can do to counteract them, join us for PEACE OF MIND.
