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UBC research examines living well while dying

UBC research examines living well while dying

By Patty Wellborn on January 30, 2019

A UBC professor has determined that people diagnosed with terminal cancer—who have hope, positivity and family support—are able to live well during the advanced stage of the disease.

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Assistant Professor Heather Gainforth researches behaviour change with the School of Health and Exercise Sciences.

UBC researcher adopts play-by-play method to understand how counsellors can promote health

By Patty Wellborn on January 29, 2019

Using a page from a coach’s playbook, a UBC researcher has come up with a method to analyze behaviour change counselling sessions and determine what makes them work.

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Princeton residents focus on mental health

Princeton residents focus on mental health

By Patty Wellborn on January 28, 2019

Mental health is a major health issue in Canada. Adults 50 and over continue to experience an increase in mental health concerns, especially in rural areas, and there is little information about their experiences.

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Failed resolutions need investigating and finding the reason why they fail is the first step to success, says UBC Okanagan behavioural scientist Heather Gainforth.

Having trouble making that New Year resolution stick?

By Christine Zeindler on January 7, 2019

It’s New Year’s and you have great aspirations. You’ve made resolutions, this is your year, and you’re going to make great strides to improve your lifestyle. But how?

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UBC Okanagan Alumna Emily Giroux was awarded the Mitacs Award for Outstanding Innovation on November 27 in Ottawa

UBC Okanagan alumna clinches national research prize

By Christine Zeindler on November 28, 2018

UBC Okanagan alumna Emily Giroux was recognized on the national stage this week for her innovative work in helping to shape research priorities for those living with spinal cord injury (SCI).

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UBC Okanagan offers its expertise to struggling parents

UBC Okanagan offers its expertise to struggling parents

By Nathan Skolski on November 14, 2018

UBC Okanagan’s School of Social Work Mental Health Clinic is a key partner in the new on-campus walk-in well-being clinic. The Social Work walk-in clinic is specifically designed to support parents who have concerns about their children’s mental health.

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UBC Okanagan associate professor Mary Jung

UBC researcher discusses diabetes prevention programs

By Patty Wellborn on November 9, 2018

On world diabetes day, one of UBC Okanagan’s leading diabetes researchers will talk about prevention programs at a special event.

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Assoc. Prof. of Nursing Kathy Rush

Bringing the healthcare mountain to the patient

By Christine Zeindler on November 5, 2018

With health information just one-click away, it’s not surprising that 70 per cent of Canadians consult the internet before their doctor. And if a patient has to travel to see a physician, the numbers of internet searches increase.

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UBC research determines oxygen may help with dementia patients

UBC research determines oxygen may help with dementia patients

By Patty Wellborn on November 1, 2018

A team of researchers, including several from UBC’s Okanagan campus, have determined that providing extra oxygen to patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may help reduce the risk of developing dementia.

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UBC Okanagan nursing students host gala fundraising event

UBC Okanagan nursing students host gala fundraising event

By Patty Wellborn on October 15, 2018

For the past 10 years, UBC Okanagan nursing students have hosted the Global Gala, a community event that raises funds for medical clinics in Zambia and Ghana.

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