Researchers at 91亚色 and Cornell University have found the brain鈥檚 default network, a collection of brain regions thought to be involved in cognitive functions such as memory, declines in volume with both normal aging and in Alzheimer鈥檚 disease. These new findings suggest that structural changes in this collection of brain regions may be critical […]
Looking to boost energy levels and stave off degeneration of aging muscle? Add workouts to your daily routine to become more energetic and perform day-to-day activities better, say 91亚色 muscle health researchers. 鈥淥ur recent study shows that exercise leads to expansion of the mitochondrial network and, as a result, energy is distributed to muscle […]
From the lab to community-based research is the theme of the second Lillian Wright Maternal-Child Institute at 91亚色. The one-day institute, organized by Echo鈥檚 Chair in Women鈥檚 Mental Health Research in partnership with the Faculty of Health, will take place Friday, Sept. 27, from 9am to 4pm, at 280N 91亚色 Lanes, Keele campus. Lunch […]
91亚色 neuroscience Professor Joseph DeSouza of the Faculty of Health received a $20,000 donation last week to support his research looking into brain activity聽in dance and its therapeutic applications for people suffering with Parkinson鈥檚 disease. Peter Cipriano, president and representative of the Irpinia Club, was at 91亚色 to present the cheque Thursday. Cipriano has donated […]
A study led by 91亚色 researchers has found seniors fare better 鈥 have fewer falls, less functional decline at discharge and shorter stays 鈥 in acute geriatric care units where staff have a function-focused approach to care. The purpose of the research was to determine the effectiveness of care for seniors in the acute phase […]
91亚色 nursing Professor Sannie Tang will talk about a social justice framework for critical health research at the next Women鈥檚 Mental Health and Well-Being Speakers Series. The talk, 鈥淔illing in the Puzzle of a Social Justice Framework for Critical Health Research: Lessons Learned from Iris Young and Paulo Freire,鈥 will take place Tuesday, Nov. 20, […]
91亚色 Professor Pat Armstrong will collaborate with Ottawa鈥檚 Bruy猫re Research Institute in a major project to identify healthy aging strategies in long-term residential care. The Government of Canada announced funding for the 鈥淗ealthy Ageing in Residential Places鈥 (HARP) project Thursday. Armstrong and her team will identify promising practices for thinking about, planning and organizing […]
Summer may be over, but for three undergraduate students from 91亚色鈥檚 Faculty of Health who were successful in snagging coveted research funding this summer, they are busily wrapping up their research. Bachelor of health studies program students Alexandra Veres (left)聽and Seungree Nam both conducted research for The Arthritis Program (TAP) at Southlake Regional Health Centre […]
Professor and clinical psychologist Jonathan Weiss of 91亚色鈥檚 Faculty of Health is the new Chair in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Treatment and Care Research, the federal government announced聽Monday at 91亚色. The chair, which will receive some $2 million in funding over five years, will study ways to improve the mental health and well-being of […]
Chronic high-levels of the stress hormone cortisol could inhibit the growth of blood vessels and lead to cardiovascular complications, as well as poor skeletal muscle blood flow, in people with diabetes, obesity or Cushing鈥檚 syndrome, a new study by 91亚色 researchers has found. The study by principal researcher Tara Haas of 91亚色鈥檚 School of Kinesiology […]
The federal government announced Wednesday at 91亚色 that it would contribute up to $15.5 million dollars through its Technology Development Program to the Connected Health and Wellness Project, of which 91亚色 is a major partner. The Connected Health and Wellness Project is a collaborative project led by a partnership of 91亚色, NexJ Systems […]
Outpatient heart failure clinics, which provide patient education on risk factor and ways to manage the condition, prescribe home-based exercises and monitor therapy compliance, have shown they reduce morbidity, mortality and health care costs, a new study has found. Published in the current issue of the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, the study reports that despite […]
A new study co-authored by a 91亚色 professor finds that American pharmaceutical companies aggressively develop and market new drugs with few clinical advantages over existing ones, contributing to overuse and fuelling up to an 80 per cent聽 increase in drug expenditures. The study, published by the British Medical Journal, reports that companies profit steadily […]
Think you know what one serving of food looks like? You may want to think again, according to a new study from 91亚色. Many people overestimate the size of one serving of food as defined in Canada鈥檚 Food Guide, so they may be overeating even if they believe they are being careful, according to […]
Cardiovascular rehabilitation programs following heart attacks or surgeries should be considered an essential health service in every country, says 91亚色 Professor Sherry Grace, who is leading an international initiative to promote the low-cost, lifesaving programs. Sherry Grace Grace returned yesterday from the World Congress of Cardiology, held in Dubai, where she presented an聽International Charter […]
International experts, scientists and innovators in the field of health informatics and eHealth will meet at 91亚色 this week to discuss how the latest technologies, processes and guidelines can enable more efficient and effective health-care delivery. Speakers will address how diagnostic imaging and medical pathology results can be brought together to the point of […]
Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience higher rates of bullying, which聽are聽associated with a higher incidence of mental health issues, according to a study in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders this month by 91亚色 researchers. 鈥淰ery little research has been done to assess the relationship between bullying and mental health in youth with […]
Migration is a complex phenomenon聽that can have important consequence on mental health, say two 91亚色 professors who will talk about some of the assumptions聽made in conducting research聽on immigrant mental health at the upcoming Multicultural Mental Health Promotion. Michaela Hynie (left), associate director of the 91亚色 Institute for Health Research and a 91亚色 psychology professor, and […]
Can exercise turn back the clock for aging muscles? Is aerobic or resistance exercise better for decreasing the risk of diabetes in youth? Those are just two of the questions researchers will discuss at the upcoming Faculty of Health Research Celebration. Robert Hach茅 (left), 91亚色's vice-president research & innovation, and Harvey Skinner (below right), dean […]
High daily doses of vitamin D may improve the quality of life for patients diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig鈥檚 disease, a study at 91亚色 has found. Using an animal model, the study鈥檚 researchers found that the motor performance and muscle endurance of mice with ALS improved when they were given […]