Research reveals around 750-thousand Canadians suffer from Alzheimer’s

September is being recognized as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, 47.5 million people live with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Of those, about 750,000 Canadians suffer from Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. Dr. Robert McDonald, professor of neuroscience with the U of L, explains what neurodegenerative disorder is along with its symptoms. McDonald besides being mentally active, having a good diet, keeping stress levels low and exercising regularly helps to protect our brains from dementia.

Heidi Echavarria

Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.

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