Heart & Lung Health
Even the fittest middle-aged athletes can’t outrun cardiovascular risk factors
By bkladko | August 31, 2018
UBC researchers found significant cardiovascular disease in 11 per cent of masters athletes — individuals aged 35 and older who do moderate to vigorous physical activity at least three days a week.
Hot yoga can make an athlete’s heart more efficient
By bkladko | August 29, 2018
A “slingshot effect” explains why athletes’ plasma volumes increased after several days of hot yoga.
UBC bestows national prizes on Canadian health science pioneers
By bkladko | July 26, 2018
Andrew Krahn, Bruce McManus, Kullervo Hynynen and Martin Gleave are being honoured for their accomplishments in heart health, brain health and cancer.
UBC study raises alarm over COPD’s early impact on lungs
By bkladko | July 10, 2018
Patients diagnosed with even mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have already lost a significant portion of their small airways.
Finding the ticking time bombs
By bkladko | May 16, 2018
Tango instructor Bobbi Lusic (pictured here with his wife, Patricia) had a heart attack at 45. That’s why he became part of a UBC project called SAVE BC.
UBC contributes to international hunt for asthma genes
By bkladko | December 22, 2017
Denise Daley led the Canadian arm of the study, which found five new genes associated with the condition.
A hidden threat of high cholesterol – weakened tendons
By bkladko | December 18, 2017
A UBC team analyzes the damage that cholesterol inflicts on the Achilles tendon, and looks for ways to improve diagnosis.
UBC tries tele-health to stop revolving door for chronic heart and lung patients
By bkladko | November 21, 2017
TEC4Home is the largest-ever clinical trial of tele-health in Canada.
Education can make difference in cardiac arrest outcomes
By bkladko | October 4, 2017
Comprehensive public health initiatives around CPR and defibrillation led to greater use of the procedures, especially at home.
UBC recognizes three of Canada’s top health scientists
By bkladko | August 30, 2017
Stanley Nattel, Ian Mackenzie and Eduardo Franco are being honoured for their accomplishments in heart health, brain health and cancer.