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New personal diet calculator checks how your diet stacks up against guidelines

Explore a new online tool that evaluates eating habits against dietary guidelines, ranks diet among Canadians, and offers insights into reducing chronic disease risk through diet changes.

Oct 12, 2023

The MIND diet showed a more significant impact on women’s health, whereas the Mediterranean diet did for men. Credit: Unsplash

MIND and Mediterranean diets associated with later onset of Parkinson’s disease

A new study from UBC researchers suggests a strong correlation between following the MIND and Mediterranean diets and later onset of Parkinson’s disease.

Jan 13, 2021

12 tips for a healthy school year

12 tips for a healthy school year

For many students, university marks the first step away from the comforts of home, and a whole new world of responsibilities that can divert attention away from healthy habits.

Sep 5, 2019

Canadian children’s nutrition suffers during school hours

Canadian children’s nutrition suffers during school hours

Canadian children don’t eat enough vegetables, fruit and dairy products during school hours, causing them to fall short of several daily dietary recommendations on school days, a new UBC study has found.

Aug 23, 2017

Gender differences play key role in supporting healthy diets for seniors: UBC research

Gender differences play key role in supporting healthy diets for seniors: UBC research

Strategies to support healthier diets among seniors need to take into account differences between elderly men and women, according to UBC research.

Jul 8, 2015

Fruit fly’s ‘sweet tooth’ short-lived: UBC research

The humble fruit fly may have something to teach us about forgoing empty calories for more nutritional ones – especially when we’re hungry.

Oct 16, 2012