Hockey great Bobby Hull had CTE when he died, researchers find
Bobby Hull, the Hall of Fame hockey player and two-time NHL MVP had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) when he died in 2023 at age 84, according to researchers at Boston University's CTE Center. Hull had donated his brain to science to advance research on the disease.
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a day ago
- CTV News
Stressed about the Oilers' Stanley Cup Final run? Here are some tips to de-stress between games
Connor McDavid on the bench at the end of Game 3 against the Florida Panthers on Monday, June 9, 2025. (Sportsnet) After Monday's decisive loss to the Florida Panthers, Oilers fans may, understandably, find themselves stressed out over the fate of their favourite team. Not to worry, stress has been studied extensively over the years and the ways to relieve it are numerous. Here are some tips for relieving that Stanley Cup Final stress: Get active Much like the players, getting out and being active is a necessity for staying healthy, and most forms of physical activity can act as a stress reliever. Being active can pump you up with feel-good endorphins and other natural chemicals that boost your sense of well-being, according to the Mayo Clinic. Some suggestions include: walking or running; biking; gardening; cleaning the house; weight training; swimming; boxing; and using a punching bag with the Panthers' logo on it. One enterprising craftsmaker online was selling Panthers-themed stress relief toys, but was sold out. There are plenty of tutorials online for making your own 'dammit doll,' as they're known, even if you would have to buy Panthers fabric for this particular one. Eat right We've all been stressed enough to finish an entire tub of cookies and cream ice cream in one sitting, but that's not healthy, of course. Stress can kill the appetite, but when the body releases the hormone cortisol during chronic stress (every playoff game) it can cause sugar and fat cravings, according to the American Psychological Association. This can in turn cause a buildup of fat around internal organs that can cause cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Carrots Common Roots Urban Farm was founded in 2012. (Source: Facebook/Common Roots Urban Farm - Woodside) Making sure to get plenty of fruits and vegetables, like oranges and blueberries, to balance out a reasonable amount of ice cream consumption can help prevent those issues. Foods that are high in fiber, protein and omega-3 fatty acids are also good choices for relieving stress and anxiety. Drinking away the pain of a 6-1 loss also isn't the way to go, as alcohol, smoking and controlled substances can increase stress levels. Centre your mind Meditation is a common suggestion for people looking to relax as it can give you the sense of calm, peace and balance needed to shoot a trick shot over the shoulder of Sergei Bobrovsky in Game 4. Meditation can be done anywhere: at home, on the bus, while in a waiting room or out on a walk. If you need a mantra to calm your mind, just think 'Ekh-OOOOOLM,' instead of 'OM.' One example is mindfulness meditation, where you focus intensely on what you're feeling in the moment without interpretation or judgement. The Mayo Clinic has more information about this type of meditation. Get enough sleep It can be hard to get enough sleep in a day, especially since stress can prevent you from falling asleep. Most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep each night to help the body recharge. Better sleep can improve your mood, energy levels and focus. Establishing a regular routine can help with falling asleep, as well as listening to soothing music, keeping the sleeping area cool, dark and quiet as well as putting phones and tablets away, or remembering the Oilers came back from 0-2 against the Los Angeles Kings. The calming effects of metal and other music Metal and other heavy music isn't known for being soothing – quite the opposite in fact – but it can actually calm you down. Research has shown that music of any genre can help the brain relax, but there have been studies that show heavier music can increase positive emotions in the listener. James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett FILE - James Hetfield, left, and Kirk Hammett of Metallica perform during the Global Citizen Festival on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at Central Park in New York. Metallica's latest album, "72 Seasons," releases Friday. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File) (Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) One study induced anger in the participants and found that the ones listening to heavier music after becoming angry appeared to experience 'an increase in positive emotions.' 'This study found that extreme music fans listen to music when angry to match their anger, and to feel more active and inspired,' the study by Leah Sharman and Genevieve A. Dingle out of the University of Queensland found. 'They also listen to music to regulate sadness and to enhance positive emotions.' You could also listen to Edmonton's Chorus Inspira sing their Oilers-themed rendition of O Fortuna to get into an epic and victorious headspace. Yes, buying another Oilers jersey could help Retail therapy is the act of buying things with the intention of improving your mood, specifically items that are wanted, rather than needed. This can be financially detrimental so people should always be aware of how much they can reasonably spend and not go overboard. Studies have shown that even small things like getting some candy or a magazine from the grocery store checkout line can boost a person's mood, according to the Cleveland Health Clinic. Buying something that isn't a necessity can give people a boost of hormones like dopamine, serotonin and endorphins, give a sense of personal control over and promote the visualization of positive outcomes. If you're looking to support your favourite Edmonton team while spending money, you might not need a third Connor McDavid jersey. Consider showing some love for the newer Oilers like Jake Walman and John Klingberg. Jake Walman Jake Walman Edmonton Oilers Reach out to friends and family When people are stressed and irritable, they sometimes want to isolate themselves, which can be unhealthy. Talking to others, sometimes about the source of the stress and other times about whatever else comes to mind (best brand of cookies and cream ice cream), can offer a distraction, support and balance. On the other hand, offering support to others can achieve a similar goal, increasing positive emotions and decreasing negative ones. 'Just make sure your relationships stay in balance,' the American Psychological Association wrote online. 'A friend who requires support but never gives it may increase your stress level.' Be kind to yourself, there's always next year When struggling with stress, it's difficult to get in a positive headspace, which makes it difficult to relax. Being in a stress-induced negative headspace can cause people to think hurtful things about themselves and the teams they love. 'In these moments, try to remind yourself that you're not at fault,' the U.K. Mental Health Foundation wrote online. 'Stress has an intense effect on all of us, and it's important to be kind to yourself.' And remember, there's a lot of hockey to be played. The Oilers are only down 2-1 in the Cup series against the Panthers. Game 4 is Thursday at 6 p.m. MT.
CBC
7 days ago
- CBC
Bob Probert's family helps open Tecumseh health care campus in his name
Family members of the late Detroit Red Wings enforcer Bob Probert celebrated what would have been his 60th birthday on Thursday by helping open the Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare (HDGH) Tecumseh campus named in his honour. The Bob Probert Tecumseh Campus offers specialized outpatient programs, including cardiac wellness, rehab outreach, outpatient rehab services and geriatric services, according to a news release from HDGH. Probert's widow, Dani Probert, said the official opening was more emotional than she expected it to be. "Typically on Bob's birthday, we like to celebrate quietly, privately," she said. "The kids and I are sitting with his favourite music and eating all of his favourite foods. And today, it seemed so appropriate to be with the community at an event like this. … I think the community of Windsor-Essex has been so amazing with helping us in the grieving process over 10 years. So it seemed really special to be with the same people after all these years to spend his birthday." Bob Probert died in 2010 of a heart attack at the age of 45, eight years after his retirement from the National Hockey League. A feared enforcer and one-time all-star His 16-year career with the Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks earned him a reputation as a feared enforcer who accumulated 3,300 penalty minutes – the fifth-highest total of all time. He also racked up 384 points, including 163 goals, and earned an All-Star nod during the 1987-88 season. For a decade after his death, his family helped organize the annual Bob Probert Ride, a fundraising motorcycle poker run in his honour, to raise money for health care. "The ride has achieved a lot over the years," Probert's daughter, Brogan, told the audience at the opening. "Since that very first meeting, we were able to support the cardiac cath lab on Ouellette, provide exercise equipment to the Petro Family Cardiac Wellness Centre on Prince Road, and now the Bob Probert Tecumseh campus will officially open. The impact that this campus will have on our community is greater than we originally had anticipated. It's incredible." The president and CEO of Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare said the campus has already seen around 700 patient visits since its soft opening on March 3. And there's been no reduction in the patient volume at the main campus on Prince Road, a spokesperson added. That demand is prompting the organization to think about expanding, Bill Marra said. "I've been in the public service for 37 years in a variety of leadership roles," he said. "This is one of the most grassroots community-based success stories I've ever been a part of – the family coming together over a catastrophic event, donors from a wide spectrum of corporate citizens, private citizens, a hospital institution, the Town of Tecumseh, organized labour. Think about that formula and look at where we're at today."
CBC
06-06-2025
- CBC
New Tecumseh medical campus named after Bob Probert
The family of legendary NHL enforcer Bob Probert say he would have been humbled to have a medical care facility named in his honour. They attended the opening ceremony of Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare's new Tecumseh campus. CBC's Dalson Chen was there.
