York U study shows acts of kindness can reduce depression in disagreeable individuals TORONTO, September 19, 2018 - The most disagreeable individuals, who are also the least likely to be kind, can benefit most from behaving more compassionately, a York University study has found. More than 640 people who were mildly depressed took part in […]
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York U hosts public lecture by Doctors Without Borders (MSF) International President on Humanitarianism and Global Health
TORONTO, ON, September 13, 2018 – At a time when there are increasing attacks on humanitarian sites, pandemics and an unprecedented number of refugees globally, humanitarian and global health organizations continue to face challenges in providing and responsibly allocating resources for assistance. On September 18, 2018, at 7 p.m., special guest lecturer International President of […]
York U Experts Available: What you need to know about back-to-school anxiety
York U Experts Available: What you need to know about back-to-school anxiety TORONTO, ON, August 30, 2018 – Students of all ages are getting ready for their first week back in class and for some, there may be mixed emotions or even back-to-school anxiety. In fact, according to 2017 statistics, one third of parents say their […]
Study shows combination of cognitive and motor training can not only slow down progress of dementia, but in some cases, reverse it
TORONTO, ON, July 25, 2018— Researchers at York University’s Faculty of Health found that just 30 minutes of visually-guided movements per week can slow and even reverse the progress of dementia. Those in the early stages of dementia who were exposed to 30 minutes a week to a game which used rules to make visually-guided […]
New test finds memory of honeybee foragers better than nurse bees, York U
The new method could lead to a deeper understanding of how bees communicate location and space through their waggle dance. TORONTO, Monday, July 16, 2018 – A new food reward test has found that foraging honeybees are better at remembering where to find nectar, than younger nurse bees, and it has to do with behaviour, […]
Study: Obesity alone does not increase risk of death
York U study could change the way we think about obesity and health TORONTO, July 12, 2018 — Researchers at York University’s Faculty of Health have found that patients who have metabolic healthy obesity, but no other metabolic risk factors, do not have an increased rate of mortality. The results of this study could impact […]
York University recognizes physician Narendra Chetram Singh with honorary degree
TORONTO, June 18, 2018 ─ Dr. Narendra Chetram Singh, a compassionate physician who is devoted to global pediatric and neonatal health care, received an honorary doctor of laws from York University today during Spring Convocation for the Faculty of Health A physician who elevates the standard of care everywhere he works, Dr. Singh recently retired […]
