TORONTO, September 25, 2014 – Imagine believing that you have an all-powerful spirit watching over you, ready to intervene and protect you from danger. Would that allow you take more risks and live a more adventurous life? The answer is probably not, according to “Risk Perception and Belief in Guardian Spirits”, a new study out […]
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Perfectionism is a bigger than perceived risk factor in suicide: York U psychology expert
TORONTO, September 25, 2014 – Perfectionism is a bigger risk factor in suicide than we may think, says York University Psychology Professor Gordon Flett, calling for closer attention to its potential destructiveness, adding that clinical guidelines should include perfectionism as a separate factor for suicide risk assessment and intervention. “There is an urgent need for […]
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 […]
Osgoode Hall Law School announces new approach for financial accessibility
TORONTO, September 15, 2014 – Osgoode Hall Law School at York University today announced an innovative five-year pilot program that will see a minimum of five Juris Doctor (JD) students a year offered admission to the Law School on an income contingent loan basis. Starting in 2015, eligible JD students will not pay tuition while […]
Location and funding commitments announced for proposed York University campus
TORONTO, September 11, 2014 – The bid for a York University campus in York Region took a major step forward today with the official announcement of the proposed campus location north of Highway 407 between Kennedy Road and Warden Avenue, in the City of Markham, along with significant commitments from both The Regional Municipality of […]
York U neuroscientists decode brain maps to discover how we take aim
Toronto, Sept. 10, 2014 − Serena Williams won her third consecutive US Open title a few days ago, thanks to reasons including obvious ones like physical strength and endurance. But how much did her brain and its egocentric and allocentric functions help the American tennis star retain the cup? Quite significantly, according to York University neuroscience […]
