Faculty of Health and Social Development

New study says aging well is connected to hearing well
Nurturing comes easy to Dr. Gina Whitaker

Nurturing comes easy to Dr. Gina Whitaker

The UBC Okanagan Assistant Professor of Teaching aims to create strong, supportive classroom communities that will empower all students to flourish.

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Diabetes prevention program rolls out across Canada

Diabetes prevention program rolls out across Canada

Canadians at risk of Type 2 diabetes encouraged to take small steps toward better health

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Go from the couch to a long-distance triathlon

Go from the couch to a long-distance triathlon

UBCO calling for participants to track physiological response to prolonged triathlon training program

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UBCO researchers study how prolonged sitting can impact children’s brains
UBCO researchers study how prolonged sitting can impact children’s brains
UBCO researchers show it’s possible to step up activity, “snack” more at work
UBCO researchers spread the message that Type 2 diabetes remission is achievable
Unlocking the secrets of survival at the edge of environmental extremes

Unlocking the secrets of survival at the edge of environmental extremes

Dr. Phil Ainslie and his team go from the highest highs to the lowest lows in their research related to human performance and survival.

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Navigating the middle years and beyond