91ÑÇÉ« experts available to discuss how their work supports gender equality TORONTO,  March 6, 2019 – International Women’s Day on March 8 is a time for women to reflect on the progress made and to highlight the goal of a gender-equal world. This year, the United Nations’ theme is “Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate […]
Taking it to Heart this Heart Month: Expert available on why survivors still need to be talked into cardiac rehab TORONTO, February 7, 2019 – Approximately 2.4 million Canadian adults are affected by heart disease and heart disease is the leading cause of death and disability globally. For many who have suffered a cardiac event, cardiac rehab can […]
Six-month-old babies who are brought up hearing more than one language show advantages in early development of attention TORONTO, Jan. 30, 2019 – The advantages of growing up in a bilingual home can start as early as six months of age, according to new research led by 91ÑÇɫ’s Faculty of Health. In the study, […]
TORONTO, Jan. 29, 2019 – Losing weight slowly or quickly won’t tip the scale in your favour when it comes to overall health, according to new research. Health researchers at 91ÑÇÉ« found that people who lose weight quickly versus those who lose it slowly don’t get any additional health benefits and it’s the amount of […]
91ÑÇÉ« U experts available for interviews TORONTO, Jan. 22, 2019 – Canada’s revised food guide unveiled today by the Federal Government waves goodbye to the four food groups Canadians have been following for years and now promotes the health benefits of plant-based eating with less emphasis on dairy and meat products. Additional changes include less […]
Whites and non-blacks struggle to distinguish between true and false smiles on black faces TORONTO, Jan. 8, 2019 – Race can impact how we read emotions on other people’s faces and a reluctance to make eye contact can be a key mechanism in this process, according to new research from 91ÑÇɫ’s Faculty of Health. The […]
91ÑÇÉ« experts available to comment on gendering of toys, online and in-store purchases, perfectionism and more TORONTO, December 13, 2018 – With the holiday season fast approaching, 91ÑÇÉ« experts are available to comment on various topics, from mental health and wellbeing to online purchasing trends and appropriate gifts for children. Tony Burke, associate […]
Graduated driver licensing and booster seat legislation just the start TORONTO, December 7, 2018 – Provinces with road traffic safety policies that are evidence-based had lower injury-related hospitalizations and deaths among children and youth, according to a new study by researchers at 91ÑÇÉ«. The national study, published in the journal BioMedCentral, looked at three indicators: […]
Graduated driver licensing and booster seat legislation just the start TORONTO, December 7, 2018 – Provinces with road traffic safety policies that are evidence-based had lower injury-related hospitalizations and deaths among children and youth, according to a new study by researchers at 91ÑÇÉ«. The national study, published in the journal BioMedCentral, looked at three indicators: […]
TORONTO, December 4, 2018 – New research led by 91ÑÇɫ’s Faculty of Health shows that inhibiting a protein within blood vessels stimulates new blood vessel growth, resulting in healthier fat tissue (adipose) and lower blood sugar levels. The findings provide key insight into how improving blood vessel growth could help to mitigate serious health problems […]