Each year, 30% of seniors have at least one fall—half of whom fall more than once. In fact, 9 out of 10 hip fractures result from falls. These falls can have dire consequences, 20% lead to death... Read More
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The Epilepsy Research Program of the Ontario Brain Institute has launched a national survey to identify and prioritize unanswered questions about epilepsy and seizures. They have teamed up with the... Read More
Researchers from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, the University of Toronto, the University of Victoria, and MacEwan University find that nutrition plays a major role in depression. The study also... Read More
A lack of physical activity, a poor diet, and too much stress are taking their toll on the health of Canadians, says a new UBC study. Researchers from UBC’s Faculty of Medicine caution that too... Read More
While the diagnoses and treatment of sport-related concussion have well-established guidelines and protocols, a new study from UBC’s Okanagan campus is looking at a previously understudied group—... Read More