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Researchers find age-related muscle loss is reversible   TORONTO, January 18, 2010 -- York University will officially launch its Muscle Health Research Centre (MHRC) on Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 10:30am, the first of its kind in Canada.   “This centre is unique in that we’re zeroing in on skeletal muscle and its relationship to health, […]

TORONTO, January 16, 2010 -- In the past week, we have seen images of great suffering resulting from the earthquake that has devastated Haiti.  On behalf of the entire York community, I want to extend our sincere sympathy to those who have suffered the loss of loved ones.   The York community is profoundly affected […]

Altered brain activity an asset for other skilled movements   TORONTO, January 12, 2010 − Playing video games for hours on end may prepare Billy to become a laparoscopic surgeon one day, a study from York University has shown. The findings, published online in the journal CORTEX, demonstrate that playing video games reorganizes the brain’s […]

TORONTO, January 12, 2010 -- Jennifer Sloan, a senior communications and public affairs executive, has been appointed by York University to the new post of vice-president university relations. Sloan was most recently executive vice-president, corporate affairs, with the mining firm Vale Inco, based in Toronto. She has also served the Government of Canada in a number […]

TORONTO, January 8, 2010 -- Tai chi can help mitigate musculoskeletal disorders caused by extended computer use and provide a lift in mood, says a study led by York University researchers. The study looked at female computer users at the university, measuring levels of physical fitness and psychological well-being in more than 50 staff members […]

TORONTO, December 23, 2009 -- York University's offices and operations are closed December 24, 2009 through January 3, 2010 inclusive.  We reopen January 4, 2010. For emergencies, contact York Security at 416-650-8000. Further information can be located at: Library Hours:http://www.library.yorku.ca/ccm/Home/Hours/index.htm Happy holidays to all members of the York University community.

TORONTO, December 16, 2009 -- Pint-sized perfectionists don’t perform significantly better than their laid-back peers, says a new study led by York University. The study, which is the first to examine the relationship between perfectionism and achievement in elementary students, found that perfectionism offers no academic advantage for most pupils. Gifted students who are perfectionists […]