Connor Boyd

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Colon cancer has mysteriously exploded among young Americans. Now doctors have made a huge breakthrough

1 week ago | dailymail.co.uk | Connor Boyd

As doctors search for the cause of a mystery rise in colon cancers in young people, a new study has pinpointed two simple ways you can lower your risk. Eating within an eight-hour time window and practicing mindfulness was found to shed fat and reduce harmful inflammation in the gut linked to the disease. In the eight-week trial, participants also saw improvements to their insulin and blood-sugar levels, which are both believed to play a role in the formation of colon tumors.
New Jersey man becomes world's first documented cancer case tied to habit that affects 13million

1 week ago | dailymail.co.uk | Connor Boyd

A New Jersey man has died from an aggressive lung cancer that doctors say may have been caused by e-cigarettes — in what is thought to be the first case of its kind. The 51-year-old patient, who has not been named, had vaped for more than a decade after giving up traditional cigarettes in 2009. He sought medical help in 2020 after suffering chest pain, shortness of breath, weight loss, and coughing up blood. In his left lung, doctors discovered a tumor about the size of a pack of cards.
Sneaker Day welcomes campus to celebrate healthy living

1 week ago | news.umanitoba.ca | Connor Boyd

June 17, 2025 — Over 500 staff and faculty from the University of Manitoba’s came together for Sneaker Day on June 17, 2025. Hosted by the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management this event brings the campus community together for games, snacks and a lunchtime walk at both Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses.
Graduates celebrate community and wellness at convocation

3 weeks ago | news.umanitoba.ca | Connor Boyd

June 4, 2025 — Convocation is a chance to celebrate our graduates and recognize the impact FKRM students have made and will continue to make in their fields and communities. As tassels turn and new paths emerge, we are proud to share the stories of some outstanding graduates from the Class of 2025.
I tried the $1 drug hailed as better than Ozempic

4 weeks ago | dailymail.co.uk | Connor Boyd

They're tiny — no bigger than a thumb nail — and discreet. That's what makes Zyn nicotine pouches so appealing to former smokers like me, especially on nights out when cravings hit hard. The small white packets, filled with nicotine salt, are simply tucked between your lip and gum, and slowly deliver nicotine right into your bloodstream. But lately, as these little pouches have crept from a party vice into part of my daily routine, I've noticed a surprising added benefit: they kill your appetite.
Active Living Centre celebrates ten years of building healthy communities

1 month ago | news.umanitoba.ca | Connor Boyd

May 28, 2025 — Ten years ago, on February 25, 2015, the Active Living Centre (ALC) opened its doors for the first time. A new icon on UM’s Fort Garry campus, the building was designed to be “extroverted, communicative and engaging.” Now, a decade later, the building’s legacy extends far beyond its award-winning architecture.
Cheryl Glazebrook is learning a new dance for TEDx

1 month ago | news.umanitoba.ca | Connor Boyd

May 21, 2025 — Dr. Cheryl Glazebrook says preparing for her upcoming TEDx talk on May 29 feels like learning a new dance. “It’s a connection of the dance part of my life and my profession as a professor,” says the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management professor.
Jackie Elliott retires after 35 years

1 month ago | news.umanitoba.ca | Connor Boyd

May 1, 2025 — In July 2024, Jackie Elliott stood in front of a new class of athletic therapy (AT) students to welcome them to the program for the last time. Elliott told the new, somewhat nervous students, the same thing she told every class before them“I am here to get you through this program,” she says. “That is my commitment to you. I’m going to see you through.
Dance history course explores human movement and connection

2 months ago | news.umanitoba.ca | Connor Boyd

April 24, 2025 — Liz Markwart says understanding the history of a dance is far more than simply learning a series of movements. She says experiencing dance allows us to better understand people’s culture, migration, displacement, strength and more through movement. “To experience even a bit of that moment creates a completely different understanding than reading a book or watching a video,” says Markwart.
Manitoba wins in the overall and academic categories at the 2025 Kin Games

2 months ago | news.umanitoba.ca | Connor Boyd

April 17, 2025 — At the national Kinesiology Games, kinesiology (and other related programs) students from across the country gather to “do what they do best,” and show off their skills, knowledge and passion across a variety of categories from their field of study. Team Manitoba brought home gold medals in the overall and academic competitions at the 2025 games, hosted this year by Mount Royal University.