Health

Friday, March 6, 2026

Curling is hurrying hard to gold and a broader following

by Sam Charles, University Relations

Every four years, the Olympics and Paralympics propel curling into the spotlight and researcher Heather Mair is working on building and sustaining a more diverse following

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Capstones, collaboration and community

by Faculty of Health

HLTH 480 is one piece of a University-wide effort to expand experiential, interdisciplinary learning through capstone courses. Dr. Jennifer Yessis, associate director of professional graduate studies in the School of Public Health Sciences (SPHS), co-leads this Global Futures Network-funded project along with colleagues from Engineering and Environment.

Monday, January 12, 2026

Rethinking community life for people living with dementia

by Faculty of Health

Dr. Laura Middleton, associate professor in Kinesiology and Health Sciences and Schlegel Research Chair in Dementia and Active Living, has helped develop Dementia Capable Communities: new resources aimed at communities to help promote the well-being and independence of those living with dementia.

The Faculty of Health study aims to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia in ethno-racial communities

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Waterloo researchers awarded more than $4.5 million

by University Relations

From advancing the government’s “tobacco endgame” to improving life experiences for older adults, Waterloo researchers are improving health futures