How to Prevent Aches and Pains When Starting a New Exercise Routine

No matter your level of fitness, a new workout can mean new aches and pains. To protect yourself, you will want to stretch cold muscles that have been pushed in new ways. Staying hydrated is also critical to avoid cramps, some joint massage can help, and resting is critical to building new tissue.

Warm Up, Cool Down, and Stretch

You will need to start your workout with a warm up. If you are trying to start a jogging routine, begin by walking to loosen up your joints and get your leg muscles moving. At the end of your jog, make time to walk again.

Before you shower, take care to stretch your spine, quads, hamstrings, and calves. Do some stretches on the mat as well to fully engage your upper body. Expect some soreness, and be ready to stretch your legs again if you have pain.

Hydrate

Make sure that you take in plenty of water before, during, and after your new exercise routine. Additionally, consider increasing your intake of fruits and juices that are high in antioxidants, including pineapple and cherries.

Massage

Sore knees are often a problem after a new workout. Consider using a 2000 mg CBD joint pain cream after a new routine. CBD is high in antioxidants, so consider applying it right after you shower to keep inflammation low and reduce the intensity of delayed onset muscle soreness. Avoid applying this cream right before a workout. If you are sore before a workout, you either need to do something lighter or focus on another area of your body. Go ahead and warm up those muscles and joints, but do not push.

Build in a Rest Day

There is a reason that leg day is followed by shoulder, back, or arm day. A hard workout creates tiny breaks or tears in existing muscle. Those tears hurt, and new growth takes time. Give the targeted area of the body time to heal to avoid tissue damage outside your muscles. For example, sore knees after a hard stair workout could be an indication of inflammation, or it could be an indication of cartilage damage. Until the muscular inflammation goes down, you cannot be sure you are not doing more serious damage.

Carefully monitor sore joints and muscles for swelling and bruising. Delayed onset muscle soreness can take time to show up and last for a few days. If you notice it lasting longer, you may need to contact your physician.

GOOD TO GO Launches Grain-Free Granola Across Canada

Breaking into the Grain-Free Granola market, this keto-friendly, gluten-free, organic solution will delight both healthy foodies and breakfast lovers

TORONTO, June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GOOD TO GO, the innovative brand behind one of Canada’s favourite keto-friendly snack bars, are introducing their latest delicious addition, Grain-Free Granola, just in time for summer. The Grain-Free Granola is available in two mouth-watering flavours: Chocolate and Vanilla Coconut.

“We’re excited to launch into the market our highly requested Grain-Free Granola,” says Nima Fotovat, President and CEO of Riverside Natural Foods. “Granola is often considered a healthy breakfast option, but many people don’t often realize the high sugar content found in many varieties on the shelf. Not only is GOOD TO GO Grain-Free Granola packed full of good fats with no added sugar, but it is also gluten-free and paleo-friendly. It’s a delicious mix of organic nuts and super seeds, a flavour that will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. While it has a shelf life of 10 months, we promise you it won’t last 10-minutes!”

Made with premium organic nuts and super seeds like pumpkin, sunflower and cashews, this gluten-free granola also boasts an excellent source of vitamin D, all within a recyclable, resealable pouch. Vegan and keto certified by the Paleo Foundation, this low net carb, low sugar option packs up to 7 grams of protein into every serving and is free from artificial colours and flavours.

Whether eaten on its own, enjoyed with milk for breakfast or even added as a garnish on a dessert, GOOD TO GO Grain-Free Granola ticks all the boxes for a balanced diet.

GOOD TO GO is also the maker of these low-sugar snacks:

• Soft Baked Bars
• Savoury Nut and Seed Bites

The Grain-Free Granola is available in select stores, and will be available to purchase online nationwide on Amazon.ca and Good2GoSnacks.ca by the end of this month. MSRP is $9.99 per bag.

For more information, visit Good2GoSnacks.ca or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

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About GOOD TO GO: 
Riverside Natural Foods, producers of GOOD TO GO, creates healthy, allergy-friendly snacks consumers are proud to eat. GOOD TO GO delivers low sugar (2g or less), low net carb (6g or less) snacks that taste great so there is no compromise! It is the perfect, guilt free solution when in need of a feel good treat that takes zero effort. Riverside Natural Foods strives to be the hub for continuous innovation, creativity in healthy snacking and sustainability and maintains a B Corp certification. During the pandemic, GOOD TO GO has played an active role in giving back to the community through product donations to hospitals and front line workers. Additionally, they support organic farmers and nonprofit organizations, like The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Children’s Miracle Network and Daily Table. GOOD TO GO also donates 1% of profit through its 1% for the Planet membership, supporting the Nature Conservancy of Canada. The company operates as a silver rated TRUE Zero Waste business, meaning they divert a minimum of 90% of waste for reuse, recycling, composting and recovery for use in nature or the economy.

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Switch Health driving Canadian-based innovation and creating jobs in Canada

TORONTO, June 8, 2021 /CNW/ - Switch Health is pleased to provide an update on its employment numbers. Since offering its mobile COVID-testing solution in June 2020, Switch Health has created over 2000 Canadian jobs. This includes over 1200 jobs for healthcare professionals.

"As a Canadian company driving Canadian-based innovation and technology, we are incredibly proud to have created over 2000 new jobs in a pandemic," said Dilian Stoyanov, Chief Executive Officer of Switch Health. "We are transforming how Canada delivers healthcare through our patient-focused telehealth solutions to serve Canadians from the comfort of their home or workplace and in the language of their choice." 

Switch Health is an industry leader in providing a safe, innovative, and accessible end-to-end at-home and mobile COVID-testing solution. Its at-home collection kits powered by virtual consults with trusted healthcare professionals deliver digital results directly to the patient through its proprietary telehealth platform from trusted partner laboratories. To date, Switch Health has performed over 900,000 COVID-19 tests throughout the pandemic.

"With the pandemic having a disproportionate effect on women, we're proud that we're not only offering a flexible work experience for our employees, the majority of which are female, but also a company with women in positions of origin and leadership," said Olga Jilani, Chief Financial Officer of Switch Health. "We are pleased that we could also employ individuals from industries that have been negatively impacted by this pandemic, and have provided a secondary source of income for many healthcare workers."

Switch Health recently appointed Dr. Gregory Taylor as its Chief Medical Officer to lead its growing team of healthcare professionals and to advise on medical operations, as it continues to provide safe and reliable at-home and mobile COVID-19 tests to Canadians and expands into new areas. Dr. Taylor, BSc, MD, CCFP, FRCPC, is one of Canada's three Chief Public Health Officers to serve Canadians through the Public Health Agency of Canada. During that tenure, he guided Canada during the global outbreaks of H5N1 and Ebola. 

About Switch Health

Switch Health Holdings Inc. (Switch Health) is an industry leader that is transforming how healthcare is delivered in Canada through cutting-edge decentralized next generation diagnostics and patient-focused digital solutions. Switch Health has developed an end-to-end, innovative, and accessible testing solution in Canada's fight against COVID-19, with its at-home and mobile collection kit to test Canadians safely, rapidly, and reliably for COVID-19. Switch Health offers its gold standard of rapid and PCR testing in over 200 languages from the comfort peoples' homes or workplaces, with the guidance of trusted healthcare professionals and the delivery of results through some of Canada's top laboratories. 

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TELUS Health mobile clinics are helping to vaccinate Ontario’s more vulnerable residents

The specially-equipped mobile health clinics, powered by TELUS Health and operated by Sanguen Health Centre, Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre and Ottawa Inner City Health are offering COVID-19 vaccinations to Ontarians in need

TORONTO, June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, TELUS announced that through its innovative Health for Good program - in partnership with Waterloo’s Sanguen Health Centre, Toronto’s Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre, and Ottawa’s Inner City Health - COVID-19 vaccinations are being provided to at-risk and vulnerable residents of Ontario from its mobile health clinics, powered by TELUS Health. These specially-equipped clinics on wheels have been providing essential primary health and harm reduction services directly to individuals in the communities they serve since they launched in 2020. Operations have recently expanded to offer COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, following the provincial public health guidelines.

Through relationships with local community centres, homeless shelters, and congregate housing facilities, the clinics have administered more than 1,500 doses of the vaccine to at-risk Ontarians, conducted 15,400 COVID-19 tests/assessments, and have supported nearly 30,000 patient interventions to-date.

“At TELUS, we believe that everyone should have access to healthcare when and where they need it, regardless of their socio-economic status. Through our partnerships across the country, we are removing many of the barriers facing underserved and at-risk populations by providing access to critical healthcare, social support and COVID-19 vaccinations,” said Darren Entwistle, President and CEO, TELUS. “As we continue to navigate the global pandemic, our Health for Good program enables us to care for our most marginalized citizens at a time when access to high-quality, compassionate healthcare, including vital support for mental wellness, has never been more important.”

Backed by a $10 million commitment from TELUS, the Health for Good program is active from coast to coast with 13 state-of-the-art mobile health clinics operating in communities where frontline care is urgently needed.

Sanguen Health, Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre, and Ottawa Inner City Health provided the following insights into their COVID-19 response efforts and partnerships with TELUS:

• “The opportunity to partner with TELUS created the means to, first, incorporate COVID assessments, education, and testing into our services back in March of 2020. Since this time, we have developed trusting relationships with the Waterloo Region community, providing vaccinations to those who face daily barriers to their well being.” - Erika Liban, Nurse Practitioner, Sanguen Mobile Health Clinic.
• “The Parkdale Queen West Mobile Health Clinic’s continuous vaccination efforts are critical, especially in light of the rising and recurrent COVID-19 variant infections in shelters and congregate settings that continue to impact the most marginalized and highest-risk populations in our communities. Our partnership with TELUS enables us to continue our tireless efforts to vaccinate the most marginalized and high-risk populations in our community. We need to stay on the vaccination course, improve vaccine uptake while also fighting vaccine misinformation and hesitancy in order to get back to ‘normal’ life.” - Raymond Mackareg, a primary health care nurse practitioner at the Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre (CHC) in Toronto.
• “Despite desperately wanting to be vaccinated against COVID, many of our clients faced insurmountable barriers. Accessing the internet to search for accurate and timely information about vaccines, knowing when they were eligible, and coordinating transportation and support are just a few examples that posed significant challenges for our clients. The Health for Good program has allowed us to bring vaccines right to their doors and reach people who would otherwise not have had the opportunity.” - Wendy Muckle, CEO of Ottawa Inner City Health. 

These mobile health clinics are equipped with TELUS LTE Wi-Fi, TELUS Mobility services, and TELUS Health electronic medical record (EMR) technology. The TELUS Health EMR enables clinic staff to collect and store health data, examine results over time, and provide better continuity of care to patients who previously had undocumented medical histories.

Beyond pivoting its Health for Good program to aid in Canada’s response to the health crisis and in addition to giving $85 million to charitable partners in 2020, representing five per cent of its profits, TELUS collectively contributed more than $150 million to support COVID-19 related initiatives across the country. For more information about TELUS Health for Good, visit telus.com/healthforgood.

About TELUS Health for Good
Since 2014, TELUS Health for Good has been helping to remove many of the barriers Canadians living on the streets face in receiving medical care and reconnecting thousands of patients to the public healthcare system. Mobile Health Clinics, powered by TELUS, were originally inspired by the work being done by Doctors of The World. The Mobile Health Clinics provide essential primary medical care, including electronic medical records, generating over 63,000 patient visits since the program’s inception. Today, through numerous partnerships, volunteers, and the power of technology, TELUS Health for Good is an efficient and innovative mobile healthcare delivery tool to reach communities in need by bringing healthcare directly to the people that need it most.

About TELUS
TELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a dynamic, world-leading communications technology company with $16 billion in annual revenue and 16 million customer connections spanning wireless, data, IP, voice, television, entertainment, video, and security. We leverage our global-leading technology and compassion to enable remarkable human outcomes. Our longstanding commitment to putting our customers first fuels every aspect of our business, making us a distinct leader in customer service excellence and loyalty. In 2020, TELUS was recognized as having the fastest wireless network in the world, reinforcing our commitment to provide Canadians with access to superior technology that connects us to the people, resources and information that make our lives better. TELUS Health is Canada’s leader in digital health technology, improving access to health and wellness services and revolutionizing the flow of health information across the continuum of care. TELUS Agriculture provides innovative digital solutions throughout the agriculture value chain, supporting better food outcomes from improved agri-business data insights and processes. TELUS International (TSX and NYSE: TIXT) is a leading digital customer experience innovator that delivers next-generation AI and content management solutions for global brands across the technology and games, ecommerce and FinTech, communications and media, healthcare, travel and hospitality sectors. TELUS and TELUS International operate in 25+ countries around the world. Together, let’s make the future friendly.

Driven by our passionate social purpose to connect all citizens for good, our deeply meaningful and enduring philosophy to give where we live has inspired TELUS, our team members and retirees to contribute more than $820 million and 1.6 million days of service since 2000. This unprecedented generosity and unparalleled volunteerism have made TELUS the most giving company in the world.

Khiron receives its largest European medical cannabis shipment to date

• Khiron's largest shipment to date of EU-GMP certified medical cannabis product arrives in Germany 
• Khiron 20/1, a THC-dominant Cannabis flower, becomes second Khiron-branded product to launch in Germany, having been prescribed in the UK 
• 36.6kg shipment expected to have positive impact on Q2 2021 medical cannabis sales in Europe 
• German medical cannabis market positioned for significant growth with national insurance coverage and an estimated patient base of over 100,000

TORONTO, June 8, 2021 /CNW/ - Khiron Life Sciences Corp. ("Khiron" or the "Company") (TSXV: KHRN) (OTCQX: KHRNF) (Frankfurt: A2JMZC), a vertically integrated medical cannabis leader with core operations in Latin America and Europe, is pleased to announce the receipt of the Company's largest ever shipment of EU-GMP certified medical cannabis product for distribution and sale into the German market.

Recently, Khiron's German distribution partner, Nimbus Health GmbH, received approximately 36kg of Khiron 20/1 medical cannabis product, a THC-dominant cannabis flower product which has been prescribed to patients in the UK since July 2020. The new product increases the Company's German medical cannabis offering, which now includes both THC-dominant and CBD-dominant  Cannabis products.  As a result of the shipment, the Company expects to increase its European medical cannabis sales in the second quarter of 2021.

"As we launch another new product into Germany and more than triple our shipment volumes, our European team continues to demonstrate strong execution and leadership. In line with our Mission of improving patients' lives through medical cannabis, we continue to expand our offering of EU-GMP cannabinoid-based medicines. Simultaneously, we are developing additional products based on our Colombian extracts, whose efficacy and safety are backed by real-world evidence from over 20,000 prescriptions," comments Alvaro Torres, CEO and Director.

Khiron's European product portfolio now includes both THC-dominant and CBD-dominant cannabis flower products available for sale in Germany and the UK, two of the largest chronic pain markets in Europe. Over the coming months, the Company plans to increase patient access by expanding its product offering and medical education initiatives.

About Khiron Life Sciences Corp.
Khiron is a leading vertically integrated medical cannabis company with core operations in Latin America and Europe. Leveraging wholly-owned medical health centres and proprietary telemedicine platforms, Khiron combines a patient-oriented approach, physician education programs, scientific expertise, product innovation, and agricultural infrastructure to drive prescriptions and brand loyalty with patients worldwide. The Company has a sales presence in Colombia, Peru, Germany and the UK, and is positioned to commence sales in Mexico and Brazil in 2021. The Company is led by Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Alvaro Torres, together with an experienced and diverse executive team and Board of Directors.

Visit Khiron online at investors.khiron.ca and on Instagram @khironlife.

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St. Joseph’s Health Centre turns 100: Builds first post COVID Emergency Department in country

Promise 100 campaign to ensure health care needs of west-end for next 100 years

TORONTO, June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- St. Joseph’s Health Centre turns 100 this year and its Foundation is honouring a century of care by launching Promise 100, a campaign to ensure the hospital meets the health care needs of the west-end for the next century.

The campaign will support St. Joe’s community and health care providers through the following activities:

• Building the first post COVID Emergency Department in the country and equipping it with critical equipment and technology.
• Updating dedicated spaces for our physicians and staff to thank them for 100 years of care.

A century of care: From pandemic to pandemic
100 years ago, a group of caring and determined women saw a need in Toronto’s west-end community and stepped up to fill it. The Sisters of St. Joseph – an order of nuns who came to the city to help with a diphtheria epidemic in 1851 – founded St. Joseph’s Health Centre in 1921. They made a Promise to look after the health needs of Toronto’s west-end community and 100 years later that Promise is stronger than ever.

“We’ve seen that emergency care has been at the centre of the pandemic,” said Maria Dyck, President and CEO of St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation. “People living in the west-end of the city visit the Emergency Department at St. Joe’s more than 100,000 times each year, making it a vital community resource and one of the busiest emergency departments in the GTA. And while we offer excellent care, we do so in a space built for almost half the number of people who need us.”

Safe spaces for frontline personnel to fight pandemic
The Promise 100 campaign will focus on ensuring the hospital and its dedicated health care teams can continue to fight the pandemic. Funds raised will expand the emergency department and update dedicated spaces for physicians and staff to have quiet time away from clinical areas, recognizing the emotional stress and burnout the pandemic is causing.

From humble beginnings
St. Joe’s had 25 beds when it was founded by the Sisters in 1921. Today, it remains at the heart of Toronto’s west-end community. There are now more than 500,000 people living in this catchment area and St. Joe’s is one of Canada’s largest community teaching hospitals with almost 450 beds and over 400,000 visits annually.

Dr. Tim Rutledge, President and CEO of Unity Health Toronto (St. Joseph’s Health Centre, St. Michael’s Hospital and Providence Healthcare) says there has never been a time when community has mattered more. “It has been a challenging year, but we look to 2021 with hope and gratitude. Our teams have worked tirelessly to care for this community,” he says. “It’s inspiring to see donors and neighbours come together to help. Now we ask our neighbours to join us again in honouring 100 years of care by supporting emergency care and those on the frontlines.”

Simon Nyilassy, Chair of St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation Board of Directors, says he has seen the impact of donations on patient care at St. Joe’s. “Many Donors give because they’ve experienced care at St. Joseph's. West enders’ children and grandchildren were born here at St. Joe’s. They have had emergency or other care here, brought their children to us when they were ill or have had loved ones pass away at the end of their lives,” Nyilassy said. “This lifetime of care has prompted an outpouring of support in these challenging times and we hope it will continue so we can be here for 100 years more.”

The power of our community hospital 
As much as 80 per cent of people’s healthcare needs are supported by their community hospital. Many of the major points in people’s lives will happen right here: being born, giving birth, minor accidents and sicknesses growing up, major sickness and end of life. 

How to help
Westenders and all Canadians can learn more about the Promise 100 campaign and how to make a secure online donation to help St. Joe’s keep the Promise at www.supportstjoes.ca.

About St. Joseph’s Health Centre
St. Joseph’s Health Centre, a strong partner within Unity Health Toronto, is a Catholic community teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto that has served the communities of west Toronto and beyond since its founding by the Sisters of St. Joseph nearly a century ago. Empowered by the dedication of our staff, physicians, students and volunteers, and emboldened through strong partnerships and the input of local residents, St. Joseph’s is committed to achieving its vision of advancing the health of our community by being Canada’s best community teaching health centre. For more information on St. Joseph’s Health Centre, visit www.stjoestoronto.ca and for details on the Promise 100 campaign, go to www.supportstjoes.ca.

Being involved in a car accident can leave you dealing with various injuries. Some of these may be significant and require a medical evaluation and professional treatment. Here are some things you can do to get back to normal as quickly as possible.

Schedule a Medical Exam

See your regular medical doctor for a thorough examination and evaluation. Get a complete diagnosis of your injuries as well as recommended follow-up. Follow the doctor's orders regarding rest, medication, nutrition, and returning to work or regular activities. Your doctor can provide a thorough assessment of your injuries and estimated recovery time. You may need to be seen more than once for the doctor to monitor your progress and adjust the treatment plan if needed.

Follow Up With Prescribed Tests and Treatments

If the medical team has made referrals to specialists or suggested specific tests or treatments, follow through for a complete checkup. It is better to find out now about any hidden injuries and to have even those that seem minor checked out by medical experts. Missing a test or failing to take treatments now could make the problem worse and require more stringent and costly treatments later. If you must miss an appointment, reschedule it as soon as possible.

Resume Moderate Activities as Recommended

The medical practitioners you have consulted can advise you on the best way to recover quickly from your accident injuries. They may prescribe temporary rest or physical therapy. They will likely be able to recommend specific exercises you can do at home to speed your recovery. A healthy diet may likewise be suggested. Don't overdo it even if you feel much better in a few days. Trying to do too much, too soon, can lead to relapse and undo all the positive effects to date. Follow the prescribed routine to heal completely.

Consult a Chiropractor as Needed

The doctor might mention the option of consulting a chiropractor for additional treatment of your car accident injuries. The chiropractor can maneuver your limbs and torso to reduce tension and increase flexibility while suggesting things you can do on your own to get back to normal movement. Look for an accident chiropractor who specializes in treating the kinds of injuries you may be dealing with following a vehicle collision.

A car accident often requires the help of experts and professionals to help you recover. Take advantage of the resources available that can expedite your recovery from your accident injuries.

How to Be More Relaxed Building Up to Your First Big Race

Planning to compete in a race is an exciting, enthralling experience; however, you're also likely feeling a bit nervous, especially since it's your first time. While a little bit of nervous anticipation can help drive you to success, you also do not want to become overwhelmed with fear and anxiety. Employing some relaxing strategies can help you to take it easy.

Turn to Meditative Practices

Learning how to meditate or engage in similar activities can assist you in staying grounded, focused and calm. Whether you choose a secular meditation class, a private meditation at home or prayer at a house of worship, these practices allow you to connect with yourself and with a greater good. Consider starting off your day with meditation or prayer to begin the morning in a relaxed state. As you get close to race day, consider when you might have a moment to meditate before putting on your running shoes.

Maintain a Schedule

When race day is rapidly approaching, you might want to spend every waking moment preparing for the competition. However, constantly thinking about the race isn't healthy. While it's true that you may need to increase your training, you need to keep your schedule open for other activities as well. For example, you should still go to work, engage in your other hobbies and socialize with loved ones. You need to keep a healthy balance in order to decompress and avoid filling your mind with only thoughts of the race.

Adjust Your Intake

In order to determine precisely how you should adjust your food and liquid intake before a race, you need to speak with a medical professional. People have different needs based on their bodies, schedules and other factors. You might, for example, learn that taking full spectrum CBD gummies can help you to stay calm as the race approaches. These types of gummies often improve sleep, help calm nerves, and can ease anxiety when taken on a regular basis. On the other hand, you may discover that certain foods that you're consuming regularly are leading to an increase in anxiety.

Express Your Fears

Working to minimize stress is important and useful, but you also cannot simply deny the way that you are feeling. Expressing your worries and concerns is a healthy practice, and you can accomplish this goal in a number of ways. You may want to write or draw what you are feeling. If you find that the anxiety is taking over your life, consider speaking with a therapist.

Allow yourself to feel excitement about your first big race. However, do not ignore the feelings of worry and anxiety that you have. Address these emotions as well.

First new treatment for Alzheimer's disease approved in nearly two decades offers hope for people living with dementia

Alzheimer Society of Canada calls for more investment in dementia research

TORONTO, June 7, 2021 /CNW/ - The Alzheimer Society of Canada is hopeful about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval of aducanumab, a new treatment for Alzheimer's disease. This news represents an important step forward for people living with Alzheimer's disease. The FDA requires that Biogen complete an additional clinical trial to verify the drug's benefit. If the trial fails to verify the clinical benefit, the FDA may initiate proceedings to withdraw approval. For aducanumab to be available in Canada, the drug will require regulatory approval by Health Canada to ensure its safety and efficacy. The Alzheimer Society of Canada is urging Health Canada to complete its required reviews swiftly, while maintaining the highest safety standards, so that aducanumab can be made available as quickly as possible to people living with dementia in Canada. 

While this approval is encouraging, aducanumab is not suitable for all people at all stages of dementia. The drug may slow the decline in cognitive skills and functional ability in people living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Aducanumab is reported to work by clearing harmful amyloid beta that builds up in the brain, which is thought to result in Alzheimer's disease. 

"Over the next 10 years, we anticipate that more than one million people in Canada will be living with dementia. The approval of aducanumab underscores how investing in research can lead to better treatment options, but the drug is just one treatment," says Dr. Saskia Sivananthan, Chief Science Officer, Alzheimer Society of Canada. "Research for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias is significantly under-funded when compared to other diseases. There is an urgent need to invest in dementia research to provide people living with the disease new and better treatments. Most importantly, research investment is crucial to finding cures for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias."

The Alzheimer Society of Canada is committed to funding innovative dementia research focused on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and finding cures for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. To learn more, visit www.alzheimer.ca.

About the Alzheimer Society

The Alzheimer Society is Canada's leading nationwide health charity for people living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Active in communities across Canada, the Society provides information, programs and services to those living with a diagnosis and their caregivers. The Alzheimer Society Research Program is Canada's leading funder of research into better understanding the causes of dementia, improving treatment and care, and towards finding cures. 

SOURCE Alzheimer Society of Canada