A new holistic study from Western University confirms that exercise is an excellent ‘gateway’ behaviour for setting a smoker up both mentally and physically to quit the highly-addictive habit and also, for the first time ever, establishes important baselines regarding...
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Red-carpet debut for senior stars of exercise video
Older adults who exercise with Western University’s Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging (CCAA) are the stars of a training video that will help thousands of their peers remain active. Complete with a desserts, some non-alcoholic bubbly and a blooper reel, the...
Western’s Exercise and Pregnancy Lab to celebrate 20 years of healthy moms and babies
Western University's R. Samuel McLaughlin Foundation Exercise and Pregnancy Lab is celebrating 20 years of research success and excellence. To celebrate the milestone, the Exercise and Pregnancy Lab will host a special event on Mother's Day weekend for past research...
New study shows exercise during pregnancy combats high blood pressure and oversized babies
A new study led by Western University and the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid presents overwhelming evidence that women should, whenever possible, exercise during pregnancy to combat high blood pressure, excessive weight gain and oversized babies. Michelle Mottola,...
Western’s Exercise and Nutrition Symposium talks Lifestyle Choices and Health
Western University will host some of the foremost academics and professionals in the area of nutrition and exercise on Saturday, March 28 at the Annual Exercise Nutrition Symposium. Hosted by the Mustangs women’s softball program, the day-long symposium is open to the...