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Tag: pre-participation screening

“Fit but unhealthy? UBC study finds hidden heart disease risk in athletes”

September 2, 2018May 10, 2020 admin

We are pleased to say that one of our studies was highlighted recently on various media outlets and by the BMJ journals. This work was conducted as part of Barb Morrison’s graduate work (Experimental Medicine) under the supervision of Dr. Read More …

Recent Eventshealth, high performance, pre-participation screening, screening, sport

Fat Dog 100 (now Fat Dog 120) is listed as one of North America’s hardest races!

September 7, 2014April 10, 2015 admin

Competitor Magazine has recently listed Fat Dog as one of North America’s hardest races. For the full story please go to Competitor Magazine.           Photos courtesy of Heather Macdonald (Fat Dog 120).

Recent Eventsexercise, Fat Dog 120, pre-participation screening, risk stratification, ultra endurance events

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It is exercise alone that supports the spirits, and keeps the mind in vigour.

— Marcus Tullius Cicero (Roman statesman, orator, lawyer and philosopher)

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