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UBC research shows upbeat music can sweeten tough exercise
UBC research shows that participants who listen to motivational music reported greater enjoyment from their high-intensity interval training sessions. Insufficiently-active people might benefit from...
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Groundbreaking UBC project studies brain injury in women abused by partners
Announcing $1 million in funding Friday for Supporting Survivors of Abuse and Brain Injury through Research (SOAR) are, from left, Kelowna-Lake Country MP Stephen Fuhr, UBC Okanagan Deputy...
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Partnership key to fitness success for people with spinal cord injury
UBC research shows personal input and collaboration provide positive results New co-created research at UBC’s Okanagan campus has resulted in ground-breaking increases in physical activity and fitness...
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Global research expedition begins release of 15 major studies
During the international expedition to Peru, Ben Stacey a doctoral student from Cardiff, United Kingdom conducts a blood vessel function test on a local Andean resident. Researchers are trying to...
View ArticleCollaboration aims to improve services for homeless
UBC and Okanagan College team with community groups to tackle issue Researchers at UBC Okanagan, Interior Health, Okanagan College, the Central Okanagan Journey Home Society and various human and...
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UBC doctoral student wins gold
Rob Shaw, doctoral student in UBC Okanagan’s Faculty of Health and Social Development. Rob Shaw earns Canada’s first podium finish in Parapan American singles wheelchair tennis UBC's Rob Shaw served up...
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Taking evolution to heart
UBC research goes from the athletic stadium to African wildlife sanctuaries An international research group at UBC, Harvard University, and Cardiff Metropolitan University has discovered how the human...
View ArticleFuture of Health Forum focuses on research and innovation in cancer care
Collaboration brings cancer research to the community What: Future of Health Forum on cancer care Who: More than 150 delegates and 30 renowned speakers When: Friday, October 18, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m....
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3 Health Tips for Every Student
The School of Health and Exercise Sciences faculty wants to ensure you stay healthy this School year With mid-terms fast approaching, staying healthy can slide off the growing to-do list. Whether you...
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Nursing program at OC and UBCO recognized for innovative curriculum
Marie Tarrant, Sheila Epp and Manuela Reekie from UBC Okanagan; Yvonne Moritz, Lisa Kraft, and Monique Powell from Okanagan College. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at UBC Okanagan and...
View ArticleUBC Okanagan public event explores theme of gratitude
Diverse panel will share personal stories of overcoming adversity What: An attitude of gratitude: inspiring stories of personal journeys facing adversity and the importance of gratitude. Who: Joshua...
View ArticleUBCO nursing students host annual Global Gala
Annual event raises funds for healthcare in Ghana and Zambia What: 11th annual Global Gala Who: UBCO School of Nursing, in partnership with Okanagan-Zambia Health Initiative When: Friday, November 15,...
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UBCO researcher examines traumatic brain injury in survivors of intimate...
A participant performs a computerized task designed to probe cognitive function in Paul van Donkelaar’s concussion lab. Groundbreaking research seeks to create better supports and outcomes for women...
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Canadian research team headed to ‘Mars’
Gord Binsted, Dean in the Faculty of Health and Social Development at UBC Okanagan and one of the research leaders. Simulation habitat launches experiments on astronaut fatigue The team of researchers...
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UBCO professors explain the brilliance behind this year’s Nobel Prize winners
Learn about the world-changing discoveries and achievements What: Nobel Night panel discussion at UBC Okanagan Who: University researchers discuss the 2019 Nobel Prizes When: Tuesday, December 10,...
View ArticleMoral challenges still exist around medical assistance in dying
UBCO professor says frontline nurses grapple with a good death amidst new end of life options While Canada may have legalized medical assistance in dying in 2016, the moral challenges continue for...
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Cheers! Choosing your holiday drinks wisely
UBCO professor shares tips for sipping sensibly during a healthy holiday For those concerned about sugar intake, particularly people on a diet or with diabetes, ringing in the holidays with the...
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From heart evolution to greenhouse gas
Currently there are more than 1,600 active research projects underway at UBCO. UBCO stories you may have missed in 2019 UBCO Okanagan has grown to a student population of more than 10,000. With this...
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Need to control blood sugar? There’s a drink for that, says UBC prof
UBCO researcher Jonathan Little suggests ketone supplement drink may help control blood sugar. Ketone supplement may control glucose by mimicking some aspects of a ketogenic diet With more people with...
View ArticleUBC mental health experts: Bell “Let’s Talk” day
Almost 10 years ago, Bell launched “Let’s Talk”, an initiative to promote awareness and positive change in the mental health of Canadians. UBC Okanagan experts are available to comment on several areas...
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