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It’s that time of year again!

In Celebrations, Learning, Libin Fun on May 3, 2012 at 3:02 pm

The 2012 Libin Bash will be held on the evening of Thursday June 14 at the TELUS Spark (Calgary’s new science centre)!  The Heart of Science includes entry to the science centre, a private reception, unveiling of a Libin Institute exhibit, and a night of exploration.  See the poster for details:

Click image to view poster

Ticket prices have been set at the blockbuster rate of $10 each for all Libin Members, Staff and Trainees (includes a 75% subsidy by the Institute).

TICKETS:

There is a hard limit and the event is expected to fully sell out.  Get your tickets soon!

NOTE – this event is licensed and is strictly adult-only.

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McNuggets not all created equal

In Researchers on April 19, 2012 at 10:43 pm

An article published in the April 16, 2012 edition of the Canadian Medical Association Journal compared the salt content of fast food products available in different countries.  Fast food outlets such as Burger King and Pizza Hut compared like products that were sold in different countries by the same company.  The results were quite surprising, though as it turns out, some weren’t surprised at all.

Interesting nuggets from the study:

  • A salad purchased in Canada from one of the outlets included in the study, on average, had 2.5 times the salt as the same salad purchased in New Zealand or France!
  • A McDonald’s McNugget in Canada contains 2.5 times the salt of a McNugget from the U.K.!

The Libin Institute‘s Dr. Norm Campbell, co-investigator and spokesperson for the authors who also serves as the HSF/CIHR Chair in Hypertension Prevention and Control, shared results and his thoughts with media from across North America.  Below is just a sample:

CTV National News, Global TV, University of Calgary, TIME, Calgary Herald, National Post, Toronto Star, CBC National News

Prior posts highlighting Dr. Campbell’s work

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Walking the walk – help yourself while supporting great causes!

In Libin Fun on April 6, 2012 at 6:16 am

The vision of the Libin Institute highlights cardiovascular wellness, health care, research and education.  While we oft speak directly to health care, research and education, the area of wellness many times does not get the attention it deserves.  Wellness, which encompasses actualizing health promotion disease prevention, is a critical success factor at the population level, and that is why the Institute is encouraging all, starting with our own Members, Staff and Trainees, and their families, to ‘walk the walk‘.

Here are a few walks/runs that the Institute is either directly involved with or is supporting.  ALL are encouraged to participate!

Mother’s Day Run & Walk (5K, 10K) – Sunday May 13 at Chinook Centre

Calgary Marathon (5K, 10K, 1/2M, M) – Sunday May 27 at Stampede Park

  • Registration -$40 to $105
  • Funds raised support – Various (select from list including HSF)
  • Expo (extra charge)

DIL Walk (South Asian CV risk awareness) – Saturday June 2 at Lester B. Pearson High School

World Partnership Walk – Sunday June 10 at Prince’s Island Park

Energizer Night Race (5K, 10K) – Saturday August 18 at North Glenmore Park

Remember – take lots of pictures for sharing.  Let’s set an example and walk the walk to better health, while supporting some great causes!

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Libin alumnus back at UCalgary after a decade at NASA

In Researchers on March 23, 2012 at 9:35 pm

University of Calgary Distinguished Alumni Douglas R. Hamilton, a graduate of the MD/PhD program under the supervision of the Libin Institute’s John V. Tyberg, has been recruited back to Calgary to join the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta.

Dr. Hamilton spent the last decade with NASA as a flight surgeon and was recently on CBC Radio’s Quirks and Quarks speaking on the topic “Astronaut Eyes“.  Listen to the segment (click the play button):

Douglas R. Hamilton (standing, far right) as a trainee in the laboratory of John V. Tyberg (standing, centre) in 1986. Photo from the Libin Institute archives.

Interesting tid-bit:  Dr. Hamilton’s PhD thesis starts with the acknowledgment of numerous individuals who helped him along the way.  Of particular note was the support of Dr. Tyberg, who among other things, helped Hamilton with his “sppeling”.

Welcome back Hami!

See related YouTube video:

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WHL Hitmen face off against premature death!

In Libin Fun on January 31, 2012 at 6:57 pm

On Friday February 10th, the WHL Calgary Hitmen will be facing off against the Moose Jaw Warriors in their on-going three-way battle, along with the Edmonton Oil Kings, for top spot in the Eastern Conference.  What you may not know, however, is that on this particular day, the Hitmen and all of their fans will also be participating in a bigger battle, the battle against premature death at the hands of cardiovascular disease.

Here’s the deal:

Use the special promotion code ‘heart’ to purchase lower bowl red zone tickets for the February 10th game for the fantastic price of $10 + service charge (regular price is $21 + service charge) and $2 will go to supporting the Heart and Stroke Foundation (HSF).  Furthermore, when you attend the game, purchase 50/50 tickets aplenty, not only for a chance to cash in, but also because proceeds from the 50/50 draw will also be directed to the HSF!

Getting tickets:

  • Go to the ticket web-site
  • Select number of tickets you’d like to purchase under ‘promotions and special offers’
  • Select the $24.25 ($21 + service charge) price level and enter the promotion code ‘heart’
  • The price will be revised to $13.25 ($10 + service charge) and you can proceed with your purchase!

Join the Libin Institute, its researchers, staff, trainees and docs, and other Calgary Hitmen fans on February 10, 2012 in the fight against premature death

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