Highlighting the role of vaccines in preventing HPV-related cancer

Employers Cancer Cares Summit @BenefitsCanada Alethea Spiridon  | March 22, 2019 Since human papillomavirus can have a significant impact on the health of the working-age population, it’s necessary to talk to patients and employees at to look at the health benefits of vaccines, said Dr. Vivien Brown. Brown, a family physician and vice-president of medical affairs at…

5 Ways to Boost Your Grey Matter

Brain health and healthy aging go hand in hand. We all want to live a long life, but with quality to our days, not merely quantity. This means taking action now to protect our brains so that as we age, we sustain the ability to remember, learn, engage, maintain a clear mind and enjoy life.…

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Healthy Aging: New Years’ resolutions that endure

For some, the new year starts on Jan. 1. But for others, including myself, the feel of September – the first days of school, the changing of the leaves, the warmth of Rosh Hashanah and the depth of Yom Kippur – truly signals the coming of the new year. Maybe after having spent so long…

Healthy Aging: The NON-DIET SOLUTION

One of the areas that truly impacts aging is weight. Having a reasonable body mass index is a marker for predicting how well one will do in the next 10 years. And we know that summertime – a time of barbecues, drinking, sharing meals with friends and family and vacations – is an easy time…

NAMS Awards Dr. Brown

  I am honoured to be among the recipients of an award from #NAMS for my contribution in increasing awareness through the media to expand the knowledge and understanding of menopause.  Congratulations to all award winners for their contributions.  For a complete list of award recipients please click this link. http://www.menopause.org/annual-meetings/2018-meeting/award-scholarship-recipients