School of Health and Exercise Sciences

UBC researchers test new technique to help with concussion diagnosis
Big and strong may not last as long, according to UBC prof

Big and strong may not last as long, according to UBC prof

In the battle of the sexes, new UBC research suggests that men may be stronger physically but women have much greater muscle endurance than their male counterparts.

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Student health and wellbeing focus of new UBC course

Student health and wellbeing focus of new UBC course

UBC Okanagan students have a new elective course to consider this fall, as the university introduces the HEAL 100 course on health and wellbeing.

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UBC Okanagan’s HAT TRICK returns for round three

UBC Okanagan’s HAT TRICK returns for round three

Named for the three goals represented in the program—physical activity, healthy eating and teamwork—UBC’s HAT TRICK is back for its third period.

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Want to feel stronger and thinner? Get some exercise

Want to feel stronger and thinner? Get some exercise

Just one 30-minute bout of exercise makes women feel stronger and thinner, according to a new UBC study. And the positive effect lasts well beyond the activity itself, which may be good news for women concerned about their body image.

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More than 1,650 students graduate from UBC Okanagan this week
Awards for Enactus UBC Okanagan in their first-ever national competition
Exercising can protect the brain from Alzheimer’s disease

Exercising can protect the brain from Alzheimer’s disease

The evidence is clear. Physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease, says a panel of researchers and not-for-profit leaders, led by UBC’s Okanagan campus.

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Shining stars, bright minds win top accolades at UBC Okanagan
Learn more about UBC Okanagan’s expedition to Nepal

Learn more about UBC Okanagan’s expedition to Nepal

A team of UBC Okanagan researchers travelled to Nepal last October to continue their research into altitude acclimatization.

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