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Exercise Helps Slow Down Memory Decline

Exercise Helps Slow Down Memory Decline

By shhirl on November 6, 2016

This Time article discusses one of our studies! Read more about how a simple walking regime can slow memory decline in people who already have cognitive problems, here!

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Conquering Barriers to Weight Training for Women Over 50

Conquering Barriers to Weight Training for Women Over 50

By shhirl on October 29, 2016

Pumping iron is great for women over 50. So why aren’t more doing it? This article covers the benefits of resistance training and the obstacles that may come with it. Read more here!

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Can’t Fall Asleep? Try Wearing Sunglasses at Night, Say Researchers

Can’t Fall Asleep? Try Wearing Sunglasses at Night, Say Researchers

By shhirl on October 29, 2016

In this CBC article, Dr. Glenn Landry and Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose discuss how wearing sunglasses at night can improve sleep! Read more here!

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Sleep and the Senior’s Brain

Sleep and the Senior’s Brain

By shhirl on October 29, 2016

Our very own Glenn Landry is on CBC! In this segment, two seniors talk about how they’re trying to improve their sleep, and Glenn looks into the connection between prolonged sleep deprivation and dementia. Check it out here! And the whole series here!

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Circuit Train Your Brain

Circuit Train Your Brain

By shhirl on September 8, 2016

We all know exercise is good for us, so what can we do and how will it help? This article not only features our Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose, but it also discusses a variety of workouts! Read more about it here!

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Global Council on Brain Health

Global Council on Brain Health

By shhirl on August 5, 2016

Check out this link for more information on the Global Council on Brain Health, here! During the summer of 2016, the GCBH Governance Committee approved the following recommendations on physical activity and brain health for people as they age. Be sure to click on the link to read more!

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Significant Drop In Walking Speed Predicts Future Cognitive Decline In Older Adults

Significant Drop In Walking Speed Predicts Future Cognitive Decline In Older Adults

By shhirl on June 12, 2016

What does walking speed have to do with cognitive function? Our own Dr. John Best is featured in this article and explains more here!

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Getting More ZZZs

Getting More ZZZs

By shhirl on April 14, 2016

Having trouble sleeping at night? Wondering if taking naps is harmful or beneficial? Our sleep expert Dr. Glenn Landry explains it all in this article here!

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Ask an Expert: I’m Too Busy to Sleep! How Does Losing Sleep Affect My Brainpower?

Ask an Expert: I’m Too Busy to Sleep! How Does Losing Sleep Affect My Brainpower?

By shhirl on April 14, 2016

VCHRI featured Dr. Glenn Landry in their news article! Read this Q&A to find out more about the importance of sleep and how we can improve our situations here!

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The World of Science: Scientists Analyze the Training Boom

The World of Science: Scientists Analyze the Training Boom

By shhirl on March 12, 2016

This Swedish show featured our own Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose in “The World of Science”! The show combines her explanation of exercise benefits with other research testing out new gadgets. Watch it here!

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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!