Tag Archives: Faculty of Health

Diet, lifestyle and associated health risks to be discussed at obesity symposium

TORONTO, November 5, 2014 – Obesity researchers will look at the health implications of dietary proteins, fat distribution, lifestyle, as well as the associated risks of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases during a two-day symposium at York University, November 6 and 7. The symposium titled “Obesity: A Global Perspective from Molecular and […]

Pain words stand out more for those experiencing it: York U study

TORONTO, October 3, 2014 – Ache, agony, distress and pain draw more attention than non-pain related words when it comes to people who suffer from chronic pain, a York University research using state-of-the-art eye-tracking technology has found. “People suffering from chronic pain pay more frequent and longer attention to pain-related words than individuals who are […]

Simple test can help detect Alzheimer’s before dementia signs show: York U study

TORONTO, Sept. 18, 2014 — York University researchers say a simple test that combines thinking and movement can help to detect heightened risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease in a person, even before there are any telltale behavioural signs of dementia. Faculty of Health Professor Lauren Sergio and PhD candidate Kara Hawkins who led the study […]

Three York University professors named members of The College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists

TORONTO, September 16, 2014 – The Royal Society of Canada has named three York University professors as inaugural members of The College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. Alidad Amirfazli, Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lassonde School of Engineering, Sarah Flicker, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Environmental Studies, and Shayna Rosenbaum, Associate […]

York U experts available to offer back-to-school tips on personal and financial well-being

TORONTO, Aug 26, 2014 – With back-to-school time here again, students and parents can be stressed about issues such as personal and financial health. York University experts in the Faculty of Health and the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies are available to offer helpful tips on how to make the best choices during […]

Adults with autism at higher risk of sexual victimization: York U study

TORONTO, August 14, 2014 — Adults with autism are at a higher risk of sexual victimization than adults without, due to lack of sex education, but with improved interventions that focus on sexual knowledge and skill building, the risk could be reduced, according to a recent study by York University researchers. “Adults with Autism Spectrum […]