Who Knew? We Didn't!

This week, Meaghan and Marta discuss the very real and rather heartbreaking topic of Alzheimers and Dementia. Though it's a sad and all too relateable topic for both M&M, they wanted to learn more and better understand this pervasive subject.

Topics:
-the Three Things you need to diagnose something
-why Alzheimers and Dementia are such a popular topic of research right now
-Brain Food and what you can do to lower your risk of Alzheimers

Also discussed are some very cool studies and TED Talks found while researching this topic. If you're so inclined, you can check out these fascinating resources below:

The 'Big Bang' of Alzheimer's: Scientists ID genesis of disease: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180710153739.htm
pH imbalance in brain cells may contribute to Alzheimer's disease: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180802130758.htm
Alzheimer's drug may stop disease if used before symptoms develop, study suggests: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180801160022.htm
Brain discovery could block aging's terrible toll on the mind: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180726085721.htm

Beth Fauth’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxZqoIbnVis
Jay Newton Small’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bhT4mdAW98
Kate Irving’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a9AguRGmbE

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Marta usually writes these descriptions... Marta is in Greece.... Marta owes Meaghan a beer ;)

This week we talk about the school system in Canada. We chat about what works, and what needs improvement. This is a pretty free form episode, so if it's not your thing, that is ok! Tune in for our next one :) 

We mentioned these guys during the episode: 

https://campwinston.com/

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This week we had the exciting opportunity to interview two experts in the field of Autism and Behaviour Therapy. We learned a lot about treatment options for Autism, what life with Autism looks like, and how to help those around you. Our interviewees today were the founders of Endless Abilities; Rebecca Lake and Fady Beshara!

We talk about:

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"This week's episode is about something we completely forget because we recorded it WAY longer than 18 seconds ago"

"This week's episode is about... wait... I forget... oh yeah! Memory!"

So thats what you get folks

• Types of memory

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Have you ever turned to a song to help you deal with your emotions? Do you have a song that you blast when you are angry? Or one that you sing softly while weeping about a breakup? Yes, to the angry one, no to the breakup one. Duh, we’ve never been dumped (this is a lie).

Anyway, we have more questions: Do you know what a Musician does? Do you know what a Therapist does? Do you know what happens when they mush these two terms together? MUSIC THERAPY! Join us this week as we dispel some myths and teach you things about the magic of music.

Content warning: Marta sings Sinead O’Connor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-EF60neguk

• Music and how it affects our emotions

• Erin Seibert Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47-90fPyQa8

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Hey guys, we have some news for you this week about a small adjustment that we are making to our podcast. Just for the summer!

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Spoiler alert. It isn't a science. Not really, not yet at least! BUT all hope is not lost. Just take a listen and join us for the discussion about Criminal Profiling.

• Criminal profiling (duh)

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Humans flying, winning the lottery and illicit affairs. What do these three things have in common? They all happen in your dreams! Join us this week as we talk about dreams, the things that happen in your brain while you’re dreaming

• Lucid Dreams

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Have you ever pulled an all nighter while studying for an exam? You might have been raising your risk of cancer, emotional freakouts and flunking without even knowing it! Join us this week to learn of alllll the effects of lack of sleep on your body and mind!

• Physical health

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Have you ever pulled an all nighter while studying for an exam? You might have been raising your risk of cancer, emotional freakouts and flunking without even knowing it! Join us this week to learn of alllll the effects of lack of sleep on your body and mind!

• Physical health

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