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Muscle strength, cardio linked to 46% drop in cancer death risk, study says – Dr Kristin Campbell Interviewed by Global News
Physical fitness and muscle strength training have been shown to reduce the risk of developing various types of cancer, according to Kristin Campbell, a physical therapist and researcher with the Canadian Cancer Society based in British Columbia “That’s fairly well established now. But this new study adds to this. We look at physical activity and…
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Dr Naznin Virji-Babul appointed Director, Interdisciplinary Research, UBC Health
Dr Naznin Virji-Babul has been appointed Director, Interdisciplinary Research in the Office of the Vice-President Health, UBC Health. This appointment will play a role in convening partners, facilitating dialogue, and enabling collaborations that will continue to advance collective goals and objectives while setting a vision for the future of UBC Health.
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UBC Vancouver Summer Program 2025
The UBC Department of Physical Therapy is participating in the Vancouver Summer Program (VSP) this summer! Join us for 4 weeks this summer and learn about Canadian health and life sciences. We are excited to invite undergraduate students to join our UBC Faculty of Medicine Vancouver Summer Program focused on medicine, healthy aging, and “movement…