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Weight training improves seniors’ cognitive abilities: research [MSN]

Weight training improves seniors’ cognitive abilities: research [MSN]

By niousha on June 6, 2011

TORONTO – We’re not talking about bulking up like a champion weightlifter, but research shows resistance training can be good for seniors, slowing cognitive decline while improving their strength and mobility. Previous research has found that aerobic exercise such as walking and swimming can help keep people mentally sharp as they age, yet few have […]

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Physical Activity Associated With Healthier Aging: Links Between Exercise and Cognitive Function, Bone Density and Overall Health [ScienceDaily]

Physical Activity Associated With Healthier Aging: Links Between Exercise and Cognitive Function, Bone Density and Overall Health [ScienceDaily]

By niousha on June 6, 2011

Physical activity appears to be associated with a reduced risk or slower progression of several age-related conditions as well as improvements in overall health in older age, according to a commentary and four articles published in the January 25 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Exercise has previously been linked […]

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Senior man lifting weights

How weight lifting can help to stave off dementia [DailyMail.co.uk]

By niousha on June 6, 2011

Pensioners should start pumping iron if they want to keep Alzheimer’s at bay, scientists said last night. A study found lifting weights can improve cognitive function in those aged between 65 and 75. Dr Teresa Liu-Ambrose, assistant professor of medicine at the University of British Columbia in Canada, said: ‘We were able to demonstrate after […]

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Achievements: Grants, Awards, Publications

May 2023:
Congrats to our research assistant Jasmine Sindhar for gaining admissions to the UBC Master of Physical Therapy-North program!
May 2022:
Congrats to our research coordinator Alexis Bullock for gaining admissions to the UBC Master of Physical Therapy program!
May 2022:
Congrats to our research coordinator Sofia Grant for gaining admissions to the UBC Master of Occupational Therapy program!
May 2022:
Congrats to our research assistant George Gao for gaining admissions to the UBC Master of Physical Therapy-North program!
April 2022:
Congrats to Madison Welch who successfully defended her MSc thesis! Excellent work Madison!
December 2021:
Congrats to Rachel Crockett for successfully defending her PhD thesis! Amazing work, Dr. Crockett!
September 2021:
Congrats to Matthew Noseworthy for being awarded the Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF)! His research will explore the impact of the aerobic exercise environment on cognitive function and overall health over a 12-week period in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
September 2021:
Huge congratulations to Dr. Ryan Falck and Dr. Guilherme Moraes Balbim on receiving MSFHR Postdoctoral Awards!
May 2021:
Congrats to Connor Sullivan for gaining admissions to the Masters of Occupational Therapy program at McMaster University!
May 2021:
Congrats to Nancy Rutherford for gaining admissions to the Masters of Physical Therapy program at the University of Alberta!
May 2021:
Congrats to Jean Oh for receiving the NSERC URSA award and we are excited to have her in the lab this summer!
May 2021:
Congrats to Daniel Do for receiving the FoM SSPR award and we are excited to have him in the lab this summer!
December 2020:
Congrats to Kim Bennett for successfully defending her MSc thesis!
June 2020:
Congrats to Kim Bennett who successfully proposed her MSc thesis!
June 2020:
Congrats to Rebecca Harper for gaining admissions to the UBC Master of Physical Therapy program!
June 2020:
Congrats to Jasmine Kwan for gaining admissions to the UBC Master of Physical Therapy program!
June 2020:
Congrats to Cheyenne Ghag for gaining admissions to the UBC Master of Occupational Therapy program!
June 2020:
Congrats to Heather Vardy for gaining admissions to the UBC Master of Occupational Therapy program!
March 2020:
Congrats to Ryan Falck for successfully defending his PhD thesis! Amazing work, Dr. Falck!
March 2020:
Congrats to Lisanne ten Brinke for successfully defending her PhD thesis! Amazing work, Dr. ten Brinke!