The road to safer hockey

New UBC Applied Science study could pave the way for safer hockey.

https://apsc.ubc.ca/news/2022/high-tech-mouthguard-tracks-head-impacts-during-varsity-hockey-playoffs

While the study has just started, the researchers are hopeful it will lead to better preventative measures such as helmets, improved diagnostic testing and more effective post-concussion treatment.

“Ultimately, we hope to learn how long it takes the brain to recover from a concussion and also give athletes information on where they should take a break after they’ve had a certain number of hits so they do not risk ending up with long-term negative effects,” says Dr. Rauscher.

This study highlights the value of collaboration across different disciplines, adds Dr. Wu. “Concussion research really needs researchers, players and coaches to work closely together and come up with solutions that will benefit future generations of athletes.” 

This article originally appeared on UBC News.

Research out of the University of Alberta shows the amount of sugar Canadians are eating is costing the health-care system $5 billion each year.

Research out of the University of Alberta shows the amount of sugar Canadians are eating is costing the health-care system $5 billion each year.

Erin Bezovie , CTVNewsEdmonton.ca Digital Producer Contact
Originally Published March 16, 2022 4:29 p.m. MDT

https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/reducing-sugar-intake-could-save-canadian-healthcare-5b-year-u-of-a-study-1.5822364

“The study looked at how much sugar consumption affected costs related to chronic illnesses, including Type 2 Diabetes, heart disease and several types of cancer.

It found two thirds of Canadians are eating too much added sugar. Paul Veugelers from the University of Alberta’s School of Public Health said that of all the calories consumed a day no more than 10 per cent should be from added sugar.”

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