UBC researchers test new technique to help with concussion diagnosis
Variations in blood flow, may be the method to pin down brain trauma
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.
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.
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.
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.
More than 1,650 students graduate from UBC Okanagan this week
For many, it’s one of the biggest milestones of their lives—graduating from university. At UBC’s Okanagan campus, nearly 1,650 students will reach that milestone this week as the university gears up for six convocation ceremonies.
Awards for Enactus UBC Okanagan in their first-ever national competition
Members of a newly formed Enactus UBC Okanagan team received national recognition competing in their first Enactus Canada National Exposition earlier this month.
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.
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.
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.