BY: ALISON Staying hydrated is important for maintaining one’s wellbeing. It is even more important for those who are recovering…
Blow your mind with this SUPER EASY farro bowl recipe!
BY: CHEF JANET CRAIG Farro is an ancient wheat grain used in the Mediterranean and the Middle East that is…
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BY: ALISON In May of 2016, the Brain Injury Society of Toronto (BIST) organized Brain Fitness training workshops led by Paul Hyman:…
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BY: ELIZABETH MacGREGOR Before I had my car accident four years ago, I would not have described myself as an…
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BY: HILARY PEARSON BIST’s April Community Meeting, Activities to Keep You Engaged during COVID-19 and Beyond, was hosted by BIST staff…
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BY: MARK KONING Recovery is a process that takes time. It’s like stacking blocks that may come crashing down if you…
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BY: HILARY PEARSON Hospital life. Nerve block injections. 12 needles in my head. 12 injections of Bupivicaine. 2 injections in…
Why I stopped asking ‘what if’
BY: STEVEN EDELMAN I imagine Bill Buckner must have repeatedly asked the ‘What if?’ question to himself for years after the…
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BY: NATHALIN MOY To anyone who has had a concussion, I hope this reminder encourages you in these strange times:…
