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
Open minds, creative thinking and cutting-edge research have led to top awards for faculty and students at UBC’s Okanagan campus.
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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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Even when given pedometers, university students don’t make time to exercise
The physical and mental health of many first-year university students takes a sharp decline, even when they are given pedometers to encourage exercise, UBC research has determined.
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Community celebrates research at UBC Okanagan
From advances in chronic disease interventions to improving wireless communications, innovative research projects at UBC Okanagan are attracting national attention.
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Prof. Martin Ginis named Distinguished University Scholar
Professor Kathleen Martin Ginis in the Faculty of Health and Social Development’s School of Health and Exercise Sciences, has been named a UBC Distinguished University Scholar.
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Hand-grip test can indicate decline in physical function of Parkinson’s patients
A basic hand-grip test has proven to be a reliable tool to monitor the decline of patients with Parkinson’s diseases.
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Pumping iron is good for the heart, UBC researchers show
Just one session of interval weight-training can decrease the risk of Type 2 diabetes complications, according to a UBC Okanagan study. This is encouraging news for those starting the New Year with good intentions.
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Daily reminders to increase calcium intake are effective
UBC researchers have demonstrated that simple, cost-effective email messages can help improve the health habits of Canadians.
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UBC engages in community partnership to investigate children’s health in BC’s Interior
A new partnership established by UBC researchers may lead to a more targeted approach to children’s health and well-being, and the specific health risks children face in the Southern Interior.
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