BMY Health, Canada

07/25/2025

🔬 Self-Care for Researchers: Protecting Your Brain During Intellectual Work 🧠

As researchers, we often equate productivity with long hours of uninterrupted mental effort. But neuroscience tells a different story.

Prolonged intellectual work, especially beyond 4–6 hours a day, can lead to , including buildup of glutamate and reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the brain’s decision-making centers. This impairs clarity, slows thinking, and accelerates fatigue (Wiehler et al., 2022; Cobley et al., 2018). Without recovery, it can compromise long-term mental health.

Here’s how to protect your cognitive health and stay sharp:
✅ Limit deep-focus tasks to 4–6 hours/day with structured breaks (Boksem et al., 2006)
✅ Prioritize sleep, which clears neurotoxins via the glymphatic system (Xie et al., 2013)
✅ Move your body; exercise boosts brain resilience (Radak et al., 2013)
✅ Eat an rich diet: berries, greens, omega-3s
✅ Practice mindfulness, which modulates stress and preserves cognitive control (Goyal et al., 2014)

🧪 Research is a marathon, not a sprint.
Protecting your brain isn't a luxury, it's your most valuable research tool.

07/06/2025

07/06/2025

On this Research Appreciation Day, we honor the relentless curiosity, integrity, and commitment of researchers who strive to generate knowledge that transforms lives. From lab benches to fieldwork, from data analysis to community engagement, your efforts illuminate truths, shape policies, and inspire change.
At BMY Health, we take this opportunity to thank all our interns (past and present), mentors, and administrative team for their dedication to research, learning, and impact.
Let us continue to value evidence over opinion, rigor over rhetoric, and collaboration over competition!

06/29/2025

Indigenous leadership and knowledge shapes Canada in profound and lasting ways..!

Indigenous traditions of , , and well-being have profoundly shaped Canadian values of , and care. Indigenous frameworks challenge individualism by prioritizing responsibility, for all living beings, and future generations:
🔹Sustainable , rooted in Traditional Ecological Knowledge, informs today’s biodiversity and climate strategies.
🔹 models centered on and accountability have reshaped youth and community justice systems across the country.
🔹Indigenous political systems, grounded in and , offer enduring models for inclusive and participatory governance.
🔹 Holistic approaches to health, rooted in , , connection, and respect for , challenging biomedical reductionism, now guides trauma-informed & wellness frameworks.
🔹 From the “Three Sisters” agricultural knowledge to forest gardening and movements, Indigenous contributions are foundational to a more just, sustainable, and .

This , we honor the strength, wisdom, and resilience of Indigenous peoples who have protected this land for millennia, sustaining ecosystems, and protecting biodiversity through deeply respectful relationships with the land. The and resilience of Canada owes to these longstanding traditions, that were profoundly disrupted by . Today, the consequences echo in our climate crisis, making it even more critical to listen, , and act in .

At BMY Health, we are learning how to integrate Indigenous knowledge and practices into our work to advance . We recognize the importance of meaningful partnerships & continuous learning.
How is your organization engaging with Indigenous communities and wisdom in your field?


Learn : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YooCa3A9c-0

06/16/2025

🧠 ’s Health Isn’t Just a Week. It’s Every Day.
Canadian men are nearly twice as likely to die from , compared to women (StatsCan).
This gap demands stronger focus on men’s help-seeking, risk behaviors, and screening engagement.

📊 Our own analysis of Google Trends shows that for “ ’s health” spike around -June, while interest in ’s health remains there all . (Same trend globally & in Canada)

Let’s close this awareness gap, together.

What Men Can Do (Starting Today):
✅ Set clear health
✅ Book regular -ups, even if you feel “fine”
✅ Learn early of heart disease, diabetes, and depression
✅ Prioritize your mental well-being: , connect, seek help
✅ Cut down on ***co &
✅ Move 150 minutes a week: , bike, stretch

Useful for Men:
🔹 Prostate screening, urinary health, mental well-being: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthwise/mens-health
HealthLink BC – Men’s Health
🔹 Tools and guidance for families:
Canadian Men’s Health Foundation https://menshealthfoundation.ca/

👉 At BMY Health, we create safe spaces for awareness, research, and health education.
Let us normalize year-round conversations on men’s health.
👉 Tag a brother, friend, or father, remind them to check in with themselves.

06/11/2025

Advance Your Research Career with the BMY Health Research Mentoring Program 2025! 🚀

Are you a student or healthcare professional eager to sharpen your research skills? Join our 4-month immersive program starting July 2025 and gain hands-on experience through project-based learning! In this cohort, our theme is non-communicable diseases.

🔹 What You’ll Gain:
✅ Learn from a team of international experts
✅ Participate in interactive group mentoring sessions
✅ Get access to our recorded workshops
✅ Work towards publishing your research
✅ Earn a certificate upon successful completion of milestones
✅ Stand a chance to win a scholarship as a top performer 🎓

💰 Training Fees:
📍 Canada and other Developed Countries: 300 CAD
📍 Pakistan and other Developing Countries: 40,000 PKR

✨ Group discounts available!
A 10% discount is available for each member in a group of 3, and a 20% discount is offered for groups of 5 or more. Those who wish to pursue research topics outside the designated NCD theme will not be eligible for the above discounts.

⏳ Limited spots available! Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your research journey!

📩 Register now: bmyhealth.ca/register-now
📧 Email us: admin@bmyhealth.com

06/06/2025

🌙 Eid Mubarak from BMY Health
As the day of Eid-ul-Adha arrive, BMY Health extends heartfelt wishes to you and your families.
This Eid, let us revive the spirit of sacrifice, compassion, and care, values that are not only central to faith but also to our mission in health and research. May this sacred time inspire us to continue serving humanity with empathy, evidence, and excellence.

05/28/2025

Thanks to our mentor Dr. Mustafa Ali for facilitating these trainings for BMY Health team in Pakistan and Canada.

🚀 We invite the BMY Health Family to join us for an insightful session on developing and evaluating complex health interventions. We will explore the crucial role of understanding the underlying mechanisms to achieve lasting positive health outcomes.

05/28/2025

We are honored to support the capacity building initiatives in Pakistan, for training of institutions and individuals on responsible practices in Research Ethics Boards. This workshop is part of a Scientific conference, with CME hours and accreditation by National University of Medical Sciences Pakistan.

04/30/2025

We are excited to share with our research community the Journal Club sessions by PEM Sim Journal Club, moderated by our esteemed research mentor, Dr. Jabeen Fayyaz. Held on the 1st Tuesday of every month, these sessions offer an excellent opportunity to enhance research skills and serve as an engaging introduction to the growing field of Simulation Research.

Join their upcoming discussion led by Dr. Abdullah Alsaleh. The theme for May is "Using In Situ Simulation to Identify Latent Safety Threats." This important topic will be explored through a series of insightful articles provided by Dr. Abdullah Alsaleh with Dr. Jabeen Fayyaz as moderator.

To join these discussions, email at jabeen.fayyaz@gmail.com and you will be added to the mailing list and become part of the vibrant PEM Sim Journal Club community, with no registration fee.

04/27/2025

Celebrating Excellence: Recognition of Best Mentor!
Behind every great intern's journey is a dedicated mentor guiding, supporting, and inspiring growth. Today, we are honored to recognize the Best Mentor of the BMY Health Research Internship Program - Dec 2024 Cohort!
Best Mentor Award:
Rahaman
Dr. Shafi has gone above and beyond in nurturing their group. Throughout the internship, he offered timely guidance, thoughtful feedback, and empowered interns to push their boundaries and grow as emerging researchers.
This recognition is based on:
Intern feedback highlighting the positive impact of mentorship
Observations by the BMY Health team on engagement and support
Overall group performance and cohesion
A huge thank you to all our mentors – your passion, patience, and encouragement helped shape this internship into a memorable experience for our interns.
Dr Owais Raza
Internship Program Director

04/05/2025

🧐 Ever wondered why some surveys give unreliable results? The secret is in how they’re designed!

At BMY Health, we help you create questionnaires that are clear, engaging, and scientifically valid—so you get meaningful insights. Avoid these common mistakes:
❌ Complicated language
❌ Vague or confusing questions
❌ Surveys that are too long and boring
❌ Biased wording that leads to skewed responses

Great surveys = Better research = Smarter decisions! ✅

Need help with yours? Let’s talk! 💡
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