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UBCO cardiovascular researcher urges women to listen to their hearts
Atrial fibrillation is the most commonly diagnosed arrhythmia in the world. Despite that, many women do not understand the pre-diagnosis symptoms and tend to ignore them. Ignoring medical symptoms can...
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Virtual ceremony celebrates social and technological innovation It is award season, and not just in the entertainment industry. Last Thursday at a special virtual ceremony, UBC Okanagan researchers...
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UBCO student receives gift of a lifetime from younger sibling
Brothers, Adrian, left, and Quinn Van de Mosselaer took dramatically different paths leading to them joining the School of Nursing as first-year students. The Shuswap Nation brothers, who live...
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No time to exercise? No problem, says UBCO researcher
Low-volume, high-interval intensity training requires less than 15 minutes As pandemic restrictions continue, many are looking for innovative ways to get regular exercise—especially as Zoom meetings...
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UBCO researchers examine how pandemics impact the homeless
School of Social Work Director John Graham says that homeless people under the age of 65 have a mortality rate five to 10 times higher compared to the general population. Forgotten population becomes...
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UBCO celebrates the class of 2021
Canadian poet and spoken word artist Shane Koyczan will address the UBCO graduating class of 2021. Virtual ceremony recognizes more than 1,800 graduating students UBC Okanagan is marking its second...
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UBCO enhances science and engineering outreach programs
Two UBC Okanagan programs -- Geering Up Engineering Outreach and iSTAND -- received NSERC PromoScience funding to support hands-on learning experiences aimed at building the next generation of...
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Pulse check: How is your mental health?
UBCO School of Nursing Professor Dr. Nelly Oelke explains why those living in the smaller towns need support more than ever before. Multiple stressors impact those living in small, rural communities A...
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UBCO researchers peer into the mental health of social workers
UBCO researchers say childhood memories can impact a social worker’s role when it comes to child protection services. Childhood memories can be a trigger while working with a client What happened in...
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UBCO sociologist discusses how to prepare for the emotional toll of wildfire...
Residents watch at 2 a.m. as the 2003 Okanagan Mountain Park rages out of control. Photo by Fern Helfand. The sense of communal safety and security can be lost in mere minutes Dr. Mary Ann Murphy has...
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