Canada’s young people are overweight, and the chief culprits are poor eating habits and lack of exercise. Obesity is a particular problem among First Nations youth, putting them at increased risk for diabetes and heart disease.
Uncertain Futures: Women Leaving Prison and Re-entering Community, a report co-authored by Susan Arai, explores the “importance of building relationships to bridge the chasm between womenand their community” after they are released from Grand Valley Institution for Women in Kitchener.
“Humans are generally convenience-oriented,” explains Peter Hall, associate professor in ݮƵ’s department of Kinesiology. “The environment in which we live can make it easier or more challenging to follow through with one’s intentions.”
Tobacco is the largest preventable cause of premature death in the world. One billion people worldwide will die of tobacco related illnesses in this century if current patterns and trends persist.
Recreation and leisure studies professor Steve Smith’s research in culinary tourism reflects his expertise in tourism and his particular love and interest in culinary travel.
Laura Middleton, assistant professor of kinesiology, is investigating the impact of exercise and physical activity on slowing cognitive decline.
Laing, an assistant professor in theDepartment of Kinesiology, has spent the last 10 years pioneering ways to minimize fall-related injuries among older adults. Working with theSchlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging, his research is already changing the way seniors live.
What if something as simple as a tailored nutrition and exercise program could influence the outcome of cancer treatment? According to one Applied Health Sciences professor, it’s possible.
Susan Elliott, ݮƵ’s Dean of Applied Health Sciences, is helping to build a brighter future for the people of Usoma, Kenya, one brick at a time.
Today technology drives motherhood and motherhood drives technology,” says Parry, an associate professor of Recreation and Leisure Studies in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences.