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April 24, 2019
Exercise, executive functions, and engaging with physical activity for better brain health
When it comes to the relationship between physical activity and improved executive function (EF),...
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Research shows exercise is beneficial at every age and fitness level
A comprehensive review of existing research has found that any amount of exercise is...
First-of-its-kind imaging facility opened at DMCBH today
Pictured, left to right: Brad Bennett, Prof. Santa Ono, Charles Fipke, Dr. Haakon Nygaard,...
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March 26, 2019
Study to look at effects of alcohol and marijuana use during pregnancy
Pictured: Dr. Brian Christie. Image source: University of Victoria. As attitudes and regulations around...
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March 18, 2019
Common treatment for multiple sclerosis may prolong life
A new study from Dr. Elaine Kingwell and Dr. Helen Tremlett reveals that a widely prescribed drug...
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March 14, 2019
New approach to stroke treatment could minimize brain damage
Pictured: Dr. Christian Naus in his lab at the Life Sciences Centre. Image credit:...
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March 13, 2019
Research Excellence Cluster forms at UBC to shine a spotlight women’s health
Pictured: Ama Kyeremeh, Women’s Health Research Cluster Coordinator, pictured at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre...
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March 8, 2019
Popular smartphone apps may be selling your personal health information
According to Statistics Canada, 76 per cent of Canadians use smartphones, and almost every...
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March 7, 2019
CHIMERA model produces surprising results in concussion study
Dr. Tom Cheng was surprised to discover that the effects of repeated concussions can...
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March 5, 2019
Motherhood changes the brain, possibly forever
Pictured: Rand Eid (facing forward, left) at work in the Laboratory of Behavioural Neuroendocrinology...
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February 22, 2019
Disability progression in multiple sclerosis linked to income, education
Neighbourhood income and education level is associated with risk of disability progression in patients...
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February 21, 2019
Inter-cluster collaboration uncovers how blood vessels protect the brain during inflammation
Researchers from two Research Excellence Clusters at the University of British Columbia have discovered...