UBC researchers team up with Kelowna Rockets to support men’s health
UBC Asst. Professor Cristina Caperchione is teaming up with the Kelowna Rockets to offer HAT TRICK; an innovative healthy lifestyle program to help local men increase physical activity, improve nutritional habits, and enhance their social connectedness.
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Fitness apps more effective when they are personalized
When fitness apps include personal touches such as individualized goals and contact with a ‘real live trainer’, users tend to exercise more consistently, a UBC study concludes.
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Many parents lack the confidence to get their kids to exercise
If Canadian parents are going to get their kids to exercise more, they need more than just public awareness campaigns.
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Human brain wired to avoid information overload
The conscious part of the human brain is actually more in tune with body parts that are not moving, UBC research shows.
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UBC celebrates graduates and student accomplishment
After a year of celebration at UBC Okanagan, the last hurrah takes place this week as the campus recognizes one of its largest graduating classes—more than 1,600 students will cross the stage to accept their UBC degree.
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Digital tools can motivate diabetics to exercise and eat well
A UBC researcher is encouraged by the findings of a pilot study showing people with prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes, given the right tools, are motivated to exercise more.
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New technique identifies early heart complications in breast cancer survivors
Researchers at UBC’s Okanagan campus have identified a new method of detecting cardio-vascular disease in women who are recovering from breast cancer.
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UBC community helps individuals with eating disorders
The UBC Okanagan community is coming together to raise awareness of eating disorders and encourage healthy living. Their initiatives, including facilitating a personalized postcard campaign are aimed to de-mystify issues around dieting, food, compulsive exercise, body image and self-esteem.
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UBC student runs across Haiti to raise funds for job creation
Catch her if you can, but there’s no stopping long distance runner Paige Marzinzik.
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Young scientists explore exercise science at Mind over Muscle
UBC Okanagan iSTAND event offers young students an up-close look at science.
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