Posts Tagged: Faculty of Health Sciences
Brain health of older adults enhanced by low-intensity physical activity
February 28, 2019
Older adults who engage in short bursts of physical activity can experience a boost in brain health even if the…
Severe breastfeeding pain experienced by new mothers can impact infant health
October 30, 2018
Breastfeeding pain is not often recognized as a problem, but a majority of first-time mothers experience this type of pain,…
Physical activity throughout pregnancy enhances physical and mental health and reduces risk of pregnancy complications
October 18, 2018
Physical activity is a critical component of achieving a healthy pregnancy according to a new evidence-based pregnancy & physical activity…
Seniors’ simple falls prompt costly paramedic visits
September 7, 2018
A newly published study shows London-area paramedics are spending at least a month’s worth of time each year literally picking…
Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging welcomes Cardiac Fitness Institute members
March 27, 2018
Western University’s Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging (CCAA), in consultation with London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), is pleased to…
Paralympic expert available to media to comment on 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games
March 8, 2018
On the eve of the PyeongChang Paralympic Winter Games, Laura Misener, Acting Director of Western University’s School of Kinesiology, is…
Western student wins major international award for study with autistic children
September 21, 2016
Strengthening parents’ ability to communicate with their autistic children has not only greatly benefited a number of Ontario families but…
Western University experts available for comment on Olympic athlete injuries
July 7, 2016
In what he has said will be his last Olympic Games, Usain Bolt’s goal of repeating his three gold medal-winning…
VIDEO COMMENTARY: Olympic Games expert available to speak to media about Rio 2016
June 28, 2016
The director of Western University’s International Centre for Olympic Studies (ICOS) is available to discuss socio-cultural issues such as politics,…
Wearable technology allows researchers to study ‘real-time’ head impacts in soccer
June 20, 2016
The impact of concussions in sport are no longer a secret. Recent high-profile lawsuits brought against the National Football League…
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