We are pleased to announce that the innovative research of Drs. Warburton and Bredin has been highlighted by the Canadian Medical Association in “Future Practice.” Future Practice is a publication of the Canadian Medical Association that was developed to “help inform physicians about the growing world of health information technology in Canada.” In this issue, Marla Fletcher discusses the research currently being conducted in the Physical Activity and Chronic Disease Prevention Unit at the University of British Columbia. She highlights the innovation of this work and the potential role interactive video gaming may play in improving the health status of Canadians, in particular those with established chronic disease. To read the article please go to: http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/5daa6be2#/5daa6be2/28
Physical Activity Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Unit
CPR, LEARN, & KNOW Laboratories at the University of British Columbia