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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Just one HIIT: High intensity interval training may reduce risk of diabetes
UBC researchers demonstrate the impact of just one training session.
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UBC’s Faculty of Health and Social Development integrates mindfulness training
Stress management and resiliency techniques part of curriculum and research.
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UBC researcher investigates fall prevention for the elderly
Jennifer Jakobi awarded Killam Research Fellowship to assist with her research.
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UBC research helps to improve firefighter pilot safety
STAR researchers collaborate with Conair and partner institutions.
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UBC researchers host information session about ProjectMOVE
Groups of female breast cancer survivors needed for study.
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