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BrainShape Podcast

Apr 30, 2019

Interested in learning about Taoist Tai Chi Arts? There are many physical and mental benefits associated with this practice. In this episode, we’ll be talking about Taoist Tai Chi Arts as a community, and its physical, mental and social benefits. We are joined by Bonnie Steinman, a member and volunteer instructor at...


Apr 23, 2019

Today on the podcast, we’re sharing the audio from a talk that Dr. Andrea Wilkinson gave at the University of Toronto, called “Exploring and Developing Tools for Staying Engaged as we Age.” The audio being shared today is specifically from the last section of the talk, where Dr. Andrea spoke about staying engaged...


Apr 16, 2019

We all experience stress in our lives. As we deal with these stressors, it is important for us to learn how to respond to them mindfully and appropriately. In this episode, we’ll be talking about how to incorporate mindfulness into your everyday life. We are joined by Dr. Alexandra Fiocco, Director of the Stress...


Apr 9, 2019

We all know the importance of eating healthy and nutritious foods to fuel our bodies and our brains; but, having the plans in place to ensure we get all of the vitamins, good fats and proteins that we need can be a challenge. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. In this episode, we’ll be talking about how to...


Apr 2, 2019

Your diet plays a crucial role in helping you maintain your brain health. The human brain - like every tissue in your body - is reliant on healthy nutrition throughout its life span. Focus on developing a healthy global diet, instead of too narrowly focusing on individual foods, nutrients, or spices. The social context...