TORONTO, August 19, 2014 – The quality of cardiac rehabilitation programs across Canada is strong, with specific criteria areas now identified as requiring further enhancement to improve patient outcomes, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, York University and UHN. “We are the first to comprehensively assess cardiac […]
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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 […]
Moose drool inhibits growth of toxic fungus: York U research
TORONTO, July 24, 2014 – Some sticky research out of York University shows a surprisingly effective way to fight against a certain species of toxic grass fungus: moose saliva (yes… moose saliva). Published in this month’s Biology Letters, “Ungulate saliva inhibits a grass–endophyte mutualism” shows that moose and reindeer saliva, when applied to red fescue […]
York U researchers use innovative bird ‘backpacks’ to put wood thrush migration on the map
TORONTO, July 23, 2014 – Migratory songbirds are disappearing, and though conservationists are examining several possible reasons such as climate change, loss of habitat, acid rain and light pollution, a key piece of the puzzle has remained missing: where do these birds go once they leave their breeding sites, and what threats may they be […]
Cardiac patients underserved globally due to lack of rehab programs: York U researcher
TORONTO, July 15, 2014 — Rehabilitation programs must become an integral part of cardiac care to significantly reduce the burden of living with heart disease, one of the most common chronic diseases and causes of death globally, according to York University Professor Sherry Grace. “Cardiac rehabilitation is a cost-effective program offering heart patients exercise, education […]
York University chooses Markham Centre as preferred location in the Province’s university expansion
TORONTO, June 23, 2014 – York University announced today that, after a competitive process, Markham Centre has been selected as the preferred location in its bid to build a new university campus in York Region. This decision means that York University’s process now enters the final stage to prepare a bid submission to the […]
Many overestimate exercise intensity: York U study
TORONTO, June 16, 2014 — Do you work out for health benefits and feel you are exercising enough? You might be among the many Canadians who overrate how hard they are pushing themselves or underestimate what moderate intensity exercise actually means, according to a recent study out of York University’s Faculty of Health. “Our study […]
