Okanagan

Reducing the fear of being too happy August 13, 2018
A UBC researcher has helped establish that, even for people who have a fear of happiness, brief positive psychology interventions embedded within university courses can enhance well-being.
Researchers examine success of quit smoking app August 9, 2018
With the trend of an app for just about everything these days, a team of researchers from several universities, examined the success of a mobile app designed to help young adults quit smoking.
New study discovers gene that makes lavender smell sweet August 7, 2018
For many, summer isn’t complete without fields of purple and the sweet smell of lavender.
Hundreds gather for Opera Kelowna’s Carmen at UBC Okanagan August 2, 2018
The drama of one of opera’s most famous love stories, Carmen, will come to life at UBC Okanagan’s courtyard on August 1 as Opera Under the Stars returns to the university.
New study shows smoking can affect breastfeeding habits August 2, 2018
Researchers have determined that new mothers exposed to cigarette smoke in their homes, stop breastfeeding sooner than women not exposed to second-hand smoke.