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Dec 13, 2018

UBC research at base of Mt. Everest shows impacts of high altitudes on cardiovascular health

UBC research at base of Mt. Everest shows impacts of high altitudes on cardiovascular health

Ryan Hoiland travelled on a scientific expedition to Nepal, working in the shadow of Mount Everest to study the effects of severe oxygen deprivation and blood flow to the brain.

Apr 7, 2015

Catching your breath

Catching your breath

UBC researchers head to Croatia to study how elite free-divers stay underwater for 10 minutes at a time.

Oct 22, 2013

Blood pressure medication may cause fainting when used for other ailments

An international UBC-led study has found that a common blood-pressure drug can cause lightheadedness and possible fainting in some patients.

Apr 5, 2013

Stretching – is it really good for you?

Stretching – is it really good for you?

Human kinetics student Carey Simpson finds the answer is not the same for men and women

Apr 3, 2013 - by By Paul Marck

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