In the Media
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CBC
Cuddly robots charm B.C. seniors as researchers study benefits of AI pals in elder care
Nursing professor Dr. Lillian Hung is leading a study on how social robots interact with older adults and what it could mean for senior care.
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CTV Morning Live
New Action Guide Empowers People with Dementia
开云体育最新网站哥伦比亚开云体育篮球大学的研究人员合作with a group of people living with dementia to develop an anti-stigma toolkit, offering an action guide to bolster community engagement and bridge healthcare support gaps. Nursing professor Dr. Alison Phinney was interviewed.
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CBC News
Calls for more education, less stigma as report shows toxic drugs the leading cause of death in B.C. youth
Nursing associate professor Dr. Emily Jenkins discussed how to best support children and youth when it comes to substance use education and intervention.
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BC Business
Vancouver-based UVX sweeps in to fight infections in senior care homes
Recent engineering alumni Saimir Sulaj and Kunal Sethi have developed a UV light device to safely disinfect air and surfaces in their new tech startup.
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Surrey Now-Leader
‘I would’ve rather died than stop using’: White Rock man on battle with addiction
Nursing professor Dr. Emily Jenkins discussed how to best support children and youth when it comes to substance use education and intervention.
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CBC News Vancouver (TV)
How to get a good night's sleep in the heat
Nursing professor emeritus Dr. Wendy Hall discussed how to get a good night’s rest when it’s hot (at 0:42).
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Washington Post
How heading a soccer ball can hurt the brain
Media mentioned a study led by mechanical engineering professor Dr. Lyndia Wu which found that redirecting a soccer ball with your head results in 22g of acceleration or more.
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Daily Mail
Scientists say all men fit into 3 categories - so which one are you?
Nursing professor Dr. John Oliffe led a study which found three masculine styles manifested in relationships: neo-traditional, egalitarian and progressive,
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BC Today with Michelle Eliot
Designing cooler homes
Architecture professor Dr. Adam Rysanek discussed what to do to make your home cooler (1:37 mark)
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ANI News
Exercise apps a good prescription to improve healthcare workers' mental health: Research
School of Nursing adjunct professor Agnes Black researchers co-authored a study which found that simple home workouts using exercise apps can effectively reduce depressive symptoms in healthcare workers.