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How to protect your hearing at summer concerts
Audiology and speech sciences professor Dr. Navid Shahnaz discusses the impact loud music can have on our hearing, and how we can protect ourselves while enjoying live performances.
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Is it safe to exercise in extreme heat and smoky skies?
Dr. Michael Koehle, a sport and exercise medicine professor, discusses how to tell if it’s safe to exercise outside and what to do when conditions become extreme.
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How to choose the right sunscreen this summer
Dr. Monica Li, dermatology and skin science clinical assistant professor, debunks common sunscreen myths and discusses how you can choose the right sunscreen to protect your skin year round.
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Keep outdoor play spaces cool: the best trees, shrubs and plants for shade
Susan Herrington, a professor at UBC and landscape architect, offers solutions to protect children from scorching sun and intense heat during outdoor play.
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When is a war canoe not a war canoe?
Dr. Janice Forsyth’s research explores how Canoe Kayak Canada’s war canoe event differs greatly from traditional Indigenous “war canoe” practices and origins.
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