Migration is a complex phenomenon that can have important consequence on mental health, say two York professors who will talk about some of the assumptions made in conducting research on immigrant mental health at the upcoming Multicultural Mental Health Promotion. Michaela Hynie (left), associate director of the York Institute for Health Research and a York psychology professor, and […]
All bilingual children – regardless of the languages they speak – show cognitive advantages over their English-only peers, although they may experience weakness in areas like vocabulary acquisition, says a new study by York University researchers. The study, published today in the journal Child Development, examined the effects of specific language pairings on children’s verbal and […]
Research Month this February will celebrate the achievements and diversity of York University’s research community. Every Wednesday throughout the month, Vari Hall Rotunda will play host to displays and demonstrations featuring the University’s faculty and graduate researchers. Drop by to learn what they are up to. "Research Month provides an opportunity for the York community […]
Can exercise turn back the clock for aging muscles? Is aerobic or resistance exercise better for decreasing the risk of diabetes in youth? Those are just two of the questions researchers will discuss at the upcoming Faculty of Health Research Celebration. Robert Haché (left), York's vice-president research & innovation, and Harvey Skinner (below right), dean […]
High daily doses of vitamin D may improve the quality of life for patients diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig’s disease, a study at York University has found. Using an animal model, the study’s researchers found that the motor performance and muscle endurance of mice with ALS improved when they were given […]
The challenge in health care today is to shift the emphasis toward prevention and health promotion, while creating accessible and sustainable health services for all. It’s this kind of transformation that is at the heart of discussion at a by-invitation-only Rethinking Health Summit: A Roadmap for Integrated Systems in the GTA/York Region today at Black […]
York Professor Georg Zoidl has been appointed Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience. Zoidl, a professor at York since July 1 in the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health, and the Department of Biology, Faculty of Science & Engineering, and a member of York’s Centre for Vision Research, is examining the functions of […]
The way you walk can say a lot about you, but until recently scientists could only study gait in a laboratory environment. With the latest advancements in sensory technology, all that has changed. Join Professor William Gage, associate dean of research & innovation in the Faculty of Health (FoH) at York, and Professor Andrew Eckford of York’s […]
Two York academics are finalists for a Heritage Toronto Award for books – one on the city's sculptures, the other an imagined look at the city through the eyes of various writers. A third York professor is involved with the work of the Psychiatric Survivors Archives of Toronto, which was nominated under the Community Heritage Category. York Professor Emeritus John […]
Six Faculty of Health professors were honoured for their outstanding contributions at a presentation of the 2010-2011 Dean’s Awards for Excellence last week. An award is given to two faculty members, one in the early career category and another in the established career category, in the areas of research, service and teaching. The awards, which […]
York psychology Professor Jonathan Weiss (MA '02, PhD ’07) has recently been awarded a Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) President’s New Researcher Award in recognition of his contribution to psychological knowledge in Canada. The award is, in part, based on the researcher’s record of early career achievement. For Weiss, that encompasses the research on developmental disabilities that […]
A York University study finds that trying to cheer yourself up can actually bring you down, depending on your personality. The study, published this summer, examined the effects of exercises that build positivity on more than 250 participants. It found that people with needy personalities reported lower self-esteem after listening to three or four uplifting […]
Five York professors have been appointed directors at York research centres. The new directors are Professor Colin Coates, director of the Robarts Centre for Canadian Studies (RCCS); Professor Laurence Harris, director of the Centre for Vision Research (CVR); Professor Christina Kraenzle, director of the Canadian Centre for German & European Studies (CCGES); Professor David Mutimer, director of […]
York Distinguished Research Professor Debra Pepler, considered an international leader in research on child and youth bullying, aggression and victimization, was inducted into the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) during its annual general meeting yesterday in Ottawa. Election to Fellowship in the CAHS is considered one of the highest honours for individuals in the Canadian […]
A new book edited by a York University professor examines the factors that may help predict pro-sport prowess. The book, Talent Identification and Development in Sport, (Routledge, 2011) offers an overview of current scientific research along with practical information for parents and coaches looking to spot talent and nurture it. “We’re hoping this book helps […]
A study at York University has some refreshing news: Being fat can actually be good for you. Published in the August issue of the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, the study finds that obese people who are otherwise healthy, live just as long as their slim counterparts and are less likely to die of cardiovascular […]
Research methodologies in maternal and child health will be the focus of a one-day institute at York on Sept. 23. Organized by Nazilla Khanlou, Echo's Chair in Women's Mental Health Research, in partnership with the Faculty of Health, the first Lillian Wright Maternal-Child Institute offers a chance for students, faculty and community members to share […]
A new study by York University researchers finds that practicing yoga reduces the physical and psychological symptoms of chronic pain in women with fibromyalgia. The study is the first to look at the effects of yoga on cortisol levels in women with fibromyalgia. The condition, which predominantly affects women, is characterized by chronic pain and […]
New research shows that bilingual speakers have a distinct advantage over monolinguals, wrote Psychology Today July 6, in a story about couples therapy and the concept of mindful listening. The advantage goes deeper than being able to converse proficiently with people that speak that "other" language – although this is a huge advantage. Research demonstrates […]
Five researchers from York University's Faculty of Health are lending their expertise to the Ontario Health Study as it rolls out an online survey and a series of mini clinics on the Keele campus and in the York-TD Community Engagement Centre in the Yorkgate Mall. Right: As part of their involvement with the Ontario Health Study, researchers will take […]