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UBCO nursing students host annual Global Health Gala

UBCO nursing students host annual Global Health Gala

Gala supports health-care needs with partners in Ghana and Zambia

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Insomnia therapy reduces postpartum depression, study shows

Insomnia therapy reduces postpartum depression, study shows

A recent study by UBCO researchers showed that moms who received cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBTI) during pregnancy experienced fewer depressive symptoms after giving birth.

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Top athletes offer insights into women’s running
Ava Neely Finds Balance in Work, Life and Play

Ava Neely Finds Balance in Work, Life and Play

  Ava Neely graduated in June 2023 with a Bachelor in Human Kinetics and a Minor in Psychology. Like many students, she started first year at UBC Okanagan without an exact map of her academic path before finding the ideal combination—and balance along the way.  “I started UBC Okanagan in the Faculty of Science,” says […]

UBCO researchers challenge high-intensity interval training critics
UBCO experts provide tips for heading back to school
Defining chronic pain for high-performance athletes with disabilities
Fire-breathing research: Clearing the air of wildfire dangers

Fire-breathing research: Clearing the air of wildfire dangers

UBC Okanagan’s Madden Brewster is cutting through the smoke, dust and ash firefighters breathe.

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Ali Rashid Bawumia holds a vision for health promotion

Ali Rashid Bawumia holds a vision for health promotion

“My goal is to contribute to a healthcare system that is inclusive, equitable, and responsive to the diverse needs of all individuals.” Meet Ali Rashid Bawumia, UBC Okangan School of Nursing Master’s student. Ali came to the program with a strong background as a Senior Research Assistant and Nursing skills instructor at the University for […]

Breathing cleaner air thanks to works of ART

Breathing cleaner air thanks to works of ART

UBC Okanagan is taking a unique approach to tackle indoor air quality, one Aerosol Removing Tapestry (ART) creation at a time

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