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I dont know why, but I love the selfish brain hypothesis. It may be because I once imaged Twins that had missing vertebrals, but on opposing sides.

So a student in my class provided this sketch with their lecture reflections today. Accuracy is offensive, my calve to head ratio is more impressive. #UVIC

The next Hypoxia Conference is just around the corner ! Have a look at the poster for more information and don't hesitate to ask Phil Ainslie (email address at the bottom of the poster) for further details !

Aerobic exercise reduces cerebrovascular resistance in older adults, which may improve blood flow to the brain. Read press release and watch author interview: ow.ly/ovCS50LzQbj

🚨Fresh pub alert! Yukon-based research!🚨 “..this research presents women-identified barriers and solutions to participating in leisure and recreation in northern Canada, mapping out actionable steps to further support women’s mental health during stressful situations..”

Hollywood might come after me for this one... theconversation.com/the-science-of…

What a fantastic week discussing all things #Hypoxia in Lake Louise. A big shout out to CHEERS Lab UVIC 1st year UVic EPHE Msc student Destiny Marsten’s Poster success (🥈Junior Trainee Category). Time to decompress and start planning for 2025.

We are excited to announce we can now enrol participants aged 19-55 years to the REMOTE #Varitrainingstudy If you are a recreationally-training endurance enthusiast, consider participating, for science's sake! docs.google.com/document/d/1L2… University of British Columbia

First work from PhD Tabitha Craig in the CHEERS Lab UVIC. Interesting discussion on the impact of psychosocial stress on Vascular function. Would be great to how it impacts cerebral endothelial function.

When the big man comes to the Island for a visit you put him to work. The CHEERS Lab UVIC and Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health are excited for Twitterless Prof Green to come and speak at the end of June - us06web.zoom.us/j/82362103268?…

What do brain health, lifestyle and sex hormones have in common? uvic.ca/education/news…

Join us for the Cardiovascular Ultrasound Workshop (Nov 28-30). As a bonus we’re also hosting a Research Masterclass (Dec 1) on “Cardiovascular Health, Exercise and Ageing” with a great line-up of national and international invited speakers. More info here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Age-Associated Increases in Middle Cerebral Artery Pulsatility Differ between Men and Women (Lefferts et al.) -- new in AJP-Heart and Circ! ow.ly/GcsE50PJJ1t Wes Lefferts Iowa State University #SexDifferences #Midlife #Aging

Well that’s a wrap on the 2023 Cardiovascular Ultrasound Workshop and the UniSC Research Masterclass on Cardiovascular Health, Exercise and Ageing. Thanks to our invited speakers and attendees for making the events a huge success!

Writing this piece and getting to know these authors has been a highlight of my academic journey thus far. #theaspiringmermaid journals.physiology.org/doi/abs/10.115…

🎓EDITOR'S CHOICE🎓 This study by Anthony Bain, PhD (UWindsor Kinesiology) et. al. shows that the hypocapnia protects the brain from elevated penetration by microvesicles, which otherwise might cause cerebral inflammation! 📜buff.ly/46XMkuU