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How civic design can promote healthy aging

http://www.hiphealth.ca/blog/CivicDesignForAging
For many of us, a walk around the corner or a trip to the store is an effortless fact of daily life. But viewed through the eyes of an older adult with restricted mobility, that same trip can be an intimidating, physically demanding ordeal. Simple details of the urban landscape, such as uneven pavement or crosswalk timing, become harrowing obstacles to those individuals with physical limitations that make walking difficult or induce fear of falling.

More fall prevention support for seniors

http://www.hiphealth.ca/blog/more_fall_prevention_support_for_seniors
News release - Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport

Meet Professor Guy Faulkner – Featured Researcher for November

http://www.hiphealth.ca/blog/Meet-Prof-Faulkner
Earlier this year, the Centre for Hip Health and Mobility welcomed Professor Guy Faulkner to our Core Research Membership. Take a moment to learn a bit about his work.

How 35 cents a day can change your life: lessons from the CityStudio

http://www.hiphealth.ca/blog/35-Cents

The Walk of Life

http://www.hiphealth.ca/blog/Walk-of-life

Make it Walkable … and Sittable! Lessons from Vancouver’s West End for the new Arbutus Greenway

http://www.hiphealth.ca/blog/benches-are-like-porches
New research shows that benches make it possible for older adults and vulnerable seniors to get out of their homes more, meet friends, and stay in their homes and communities longer. In short, public benches make neighbourhoods more livable for seniors, improve their health, and increase their social connectedness.

Halloween's Secret Walking Benefits

http://www.hiphealth.ca/blog/HalloweenWalkingBenefits
When you think of all the great things that Halloween has to offer – trick-or-treating, haunted houses, jack-o’-lanterns and all that free candy – we bet you weren’t thinking it could possibly have any healthy connections? While it’s true those little witches and warlocks are likely devouring oodles of sweet treats, they are also getting a hearty dose of physical activity -- the “miracle drug” of healthy living!

Innovative Mobile Research Lab Arrives in Victoria

http://www.hiphealth.ca/blog/innovative_mobile_research_lab_arrives_in_victoria
News Release - Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport

Travelling with Osteoporosis: What to think about Before, During, and After your trip

http://www.hiphealth.ca/blog/Travelling-Osteoporosis-4380
Is it possible to have a happy and healthy holiday with osteoporosis? Absolutely! With good planning and preparation, that dream vacation can become a reality. Begin by thinking about your holiday in three parts: (1) Planning and preparation before you leave; (2) How to stay safe and healthy while away; and (3) keeping a record for what worked well for future holidays. Here are some helpful hints for before, during and after your vacation.

Are older women more hip to be fit?

http://www.hiphealth.ca/blog/are-older-women-more-hip-to-be-fit
Watching television is one of the most popular, yet also one of the most sedentary, daytime companions of our time. Physical activity, in contrast to sedentary behaviour, is a comprehensive term that encompasses household tasks, activities of daily living, and leisure time physical activity, including exercise and sports.

Christine Voss: Tackling the physical inactivity pandemic through research and running

http://www.hiphealth.ca/blog/tackling-the-physical-inactivity-pandemic-through-research-and-running
VCHRI features Christine Voss, who exemplifies the importance of physical fitness for a bright mind and healthy body.

CHHM Walk for Arthritis Team 2019

http://www.hiphealth.ca/blog/chhm-walk-for-arthritis-team-2019-6575
On Saturday June 1, 2019, the Centre for Hip Health and Mobility Team participated in the Walk for Arthritis held at Olympic Village. Thanks to the team’s fundraising efforts, which included contributions from Trainee Committee members, students, researchers and family members, the Centre for Hip Health and Mobility donated $705 to The Arthritis Society. Our team played an important role in helping achieve nearly $1 million in donations across Canada, which will be put towards a great cause in supporting the millions of Canadians living with arthritis. Congratulations to the Centre for Hip Health and Mobility Team for all the fundraising they did!

Dr. Heather McKay’s Action Schools! BC Project Showcased in CIHR’s Biannual 'Show Me the Evidence'

http://www.hiphealth.ca/blog/dr.-heather-mckay-s-action-schools--bc-project-showcased-in-cihr-s-biannual-show-me-the-evidence-1025
Canadian Institutes of Health Research: www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca

Sit less, live more: Why sitting is the new tobacco - and how to quit the habit

http://www.hiphealth.ca/blog/sit-less-live-more--why-sitting-is-the-new-tobacco---and-how-to-quit-the-habit-956
Vancouver Sun - Yvonne Jeffery (Calgary Herald) - January 31, 2012

Weight training helps prevent dementia

http://www.hiphealth.ca/blog/Weight training helps prevent dementia
Janice Wood, PsychCentral - April 24, 2012

The Walk for Lupus

http://www.hiphealth.ca/blog/the_walk_for_lupus
Take a Step to Conquer Lupus on June 5

Global impact of CHHM Research – Teresa-Liu Ambrose’s studies highlighted in news stories around the world

http://www.hiphealth.ca/blog/global-impact-of-chhm-research---teresa-liu-ambrose-s-studies-highlighted-in-news-stories-around-the-world
Eastern Tribune, Pakistan - November 24, 2012

CHHM Core Research Member Dr. Meghan Winters promotes

http://www.hiphealth.ca/blog/chhm-core-research-member-dr.-meghan-winters-promotes--bikeability--through-bikescore
sfu.ca - December 2012

Round Table Discussion on Fear of Falling

http://www.hiphealth.ca/blog/round_table_discussion_on_fear_of_falling

Job Posting: Group Appointment Facilitator

http://www.hiphealth.ca/blog/job-posting--group-appointment-facilitator
Exercise is Medicine Project seeks Group Appointment Facilitator

Lower Mainland Health Authorities focus on research and education during Falls Prevention Week

http://www.hiphealth.ca/blog/lower_mainland_health_authorities_focus_on_research_and_education_during_falls_prevention_week
News Release - Fraser Health, Vancouver Coastal Health

Dawn Mackey receives Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Scholar Award to enhance older adult mobility

http://www.hiphealth.ca/blog/dawn-mackey-receives-michael-smith-foundation-for-health-research-scholar-award-to-enhance-older-adult-mobility
CHHM's Dr. Dawn Mackey is among a small group of health researchers to receive the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Scholar Award. Her research will enhance the mobility of older adults by targeting injury prevention, movement energetics, and physical activity

http://www.hiphealth.ca/blog/Leaders-Of-Tomorrow-1145
November 27th, 2013

British Columbia unveils mobile hip and mobility research laboratory

http://www.hiphealth.ca/blog/british_columbia_unveils_mobile_hip_and_mobility_research_laboratory
The Canadian Press - August 21, 2009

CHHM trainee recognized by VCHRI with Rising Star Award

http://www.hiphealth.ca/blog/chhm_trainee_recognized_by_vchri_with_rising_star_award
Sarah Moore has been awarded a Rising Star by the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) for being an exemplary role model to peer groups
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