I summarize a women-focused homelessness study - one of the first if its kind - in a new post for Research2Reality #HappyInternationalWomansDay

Using genetic data, one's risk of developing a major mood or psychotic disorder could be determined. Find out more in my new post for Research2Reality!

Taking vitamin D supplements may benefit more than just your bone health! Read my latest post for Research2Reality to find out more

A new study by Health Canada and PHAC identified fast food consumption trends among Canadian adults. Their findings will hopefully lead to future Canadian-specific, research-based 'healthy' fast food choice guidelines. I summarize the study's findings in Research2Reality's latest post!

#Vaping is on the rise among Canadian adolescents and a new study shows there may be a positive correlation between nicotine vaping and alcohol/cannabis use in this population. Read my new post for Research2Reality to learn more about this study's findings!

The results of a recent systematic review are promising, and suggest that physical activity can be a successful intervention for substance use disorder treatment. I summarized the study's results in a post for Research2Reality !

Curious about the effectiveness of hormone replacement therapy for menopausal symptoms? Explore my latest post for Research2Reality which unravels the science behind it all!

Interesting new findings out of McGill University and The Neuro that found similarities between obesity-related neuropathologies and Alzheimer's neuropathologies. Find out more in my most recent post for Research2Reality

Girls/women continue to be undermined in sports, despite research showing that many girls/women outperform boys/men athletically. Read my newest post for Research2Reality to learn more about research on gender disparity in sports, as well as the future of gender-integrated sports teams

Is there a positive relationship between central administration of insulin and cognition? Find out more in my most recent post for Research2Reality Research study from: @researchuoft & CAMH Research

Alex Samson presenting on a @RajahLab collab with @ar0mcintosh StoP-AD Center Sylvia Villeneuve et al on longitudinal changes in episodic memory-related 🧠 activity in +FH females & males from the PREVENT-AD cohort.

I summarize a study that looked at the effects of ketone supplements on shorter-length endurance activities in a new post for Research2Reality

Thanks to everyone who dropped by Tuesday & Wednesday OHBM to visit Alex Samson and learn more about her work on “Longitudinal changes in memory and brain activity in females and males at risk of AD” a collab w @ar0mcintosh StoP-AD Center Sylvia Villeneuve !

I summarized an interesting research article on salary transparency and the gender pay gap in Canada which can be found in a recent post for Research2Reality!

Discoveries by Université de Montréal & Université TÉLUQ shed light on a hidden toxin's impact on an ON river, affecting the health and happiness of generations past and present. Learn about this study in my new post for Research2Reality

Are hot climate conditions and air pollution detrimental to the health and longevity of older adults? Read my newest post for Research2Reality to find out more

Woot! 🥳 Alex Samson "#SexDifferences in longitudinal changes of episodic #memory-related brain activity and cognition in cognitively unimpaired older adults with a family history of #Alzheimer’s disease" accepted, NIMG:Clinical @ar0mcintosh Sylvia Villeneuve StoP-AD Center CIHR Institute of Gender & Health

Please check out the published article by Alex Samson Amelia Sylvia Villeneuve et al at: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… Highlights: •Changes in episodic memory retrieval brain patterns evident in males only. •Cognitive reserve effects may explain our null findings in females.

#Fast #fashion: a captivating trend with hidden costs. The allure of affordable clothing conceals a darker truth - its staggering impact on the #environment. Read our newest post to find out more: ow.ly/jpQX50Qb3Hy

Though Eating Disorder Awareness Week #EDAW has passed, it's crucial to recognize these findings—they're not only significant but also alarming! Read my latest Research2Reality post for insights on the concerning trends in youth eating disorders in Ontario