TORONTO, May 10, 2017− No matter how slim, women and men have often looked at themselves in the mirror and wondered, “Do I look fat?” York University researchers at the Centre for Vision Research say this may be due to their perceptions of body image and not by what they physically see with their eyes. […]
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York U Autism Researcher Co-Author on Recommendations Report for Ontario Autism Program
Toronto, March 31, 2017 – In June 2017, the Ministry of Children and Youth Services will be launching the new Ontario Autism Program to help individuals with autism access quality services that they deserve. The Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis (ONTABA) assembled a group of behaviour analysts with prominent research and practice expertise, including York […]
World Autism Day: Leading York U Experts Available
TORONTO, March 30, 2017 – There have been a number of conversations in the autism community about greater access to direct supports for families and the experience of both children and parents or caregivers. World Autism Day is on April 2, 2017 and this year’s theme is “Toward Autonomy and Self-Determination”. The following York U […]
Safe exercise guidelines for type 1 diabetes by international team led by York U researcher
TORONTO, January 24, 2017 – An international team of researchers and clinicians led by York University Professor Michael Riddell has published a set of guidelines to help people with type 1 diabetes exercise safely to avoid fluctuations in blood sugar. “Regular exercise can help individuals with diabetes to achieve their blood lipid, body composition, fitness […]
York research identifies potential treatment for visual disorders: first study of its kind
TORONTO, Oct. 26, 2016 – There may be new hope for those who suffer from visual disorders after a stroke or other traumatic event thanks to new research developed by a team at York University’s Faculty of Health. York University research shows that the use of multi-day, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has potential as a therapeutic […]
Sugar substitutes may cut calories, but don’t offer health benefits for individuals with obesity: York U study
TORONTO, May 24, 2016 — Artificial sweeteners help individuals with obesity to cut calories and lose weight but may have negative health effects, according to researchers at York University’s Faculty of Health. “Our study shows that individuals with obesity who consume artificial sweeteners, particularly aspartame, may have worse glucose management than those who don’t take […]
Children, youth take longer to fully recover from concussion: York U study
TORONTO, May 16, 2016 – York University concussion experts report that children and youth take longer to fully recover from a concussion than previously thought. After a concussion, young athletes usually rejoin their teams in a few weeks if they do not have any active symptoms. However, it might take up to two years to […]
