Emma McLaughlin (@emmacmclaughlin) profile picture

She/Her | MD/PhD Candidate @WellnessLabUofC & @UCalgaryMed & @leadersinmed | MSc '21 @ucalgaryalumni | BKinH '19 @acadia_alumni

Calgary, Alberta
Joined November 2018
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At #SBM2023 our students presented on: Supporting continued exercise oncology program participation @ManuelEster_ Optimizing online programming @emmacmclaughlin Perspectives of yoga for children and adolescents affected by cancer (Kelsey) #ExerciseOncology @BehavioralMed
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A few of our current (& past!) grad students kept busy in #Phoenix at the Society of Behavioural Medicine’s 2023 Annual Meeting last week #SBM2023 @BehavioralMed
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Excited for @CAPO_ACOP 2023 in Montreal this June! I will be presenting on our ACE-Neuro #feasibility work to date #NeuroOncology & congrats to my @WellnessLabUofC colleagues who ALL got oral presentations! #ExerciseOncology @NCulosReed @emmacmclaughlin @ManuelEster_ @bennyrana_
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Did you know?! Our #ThriveCentre is run entirely by volunteers! This week is National Volunteer Week and we want to thank all of these incredible people that donate their time to make our programs successful. We are lucky to have ALL of the volunteers that run the Thrive Centre!
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The Health and Wellness Lab at the University of Calgary is conducting a Yoga study on "Exploring the implementation and effects of a yoga program for young adults affected by cancer," and they could use your help! Email the study team at [email protected] for more info.
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Over 75% of people say they’ve been bullied and over 90% of bullying incidents have peer witnesses. The Health and Wellness Lab team are wearing their pink shirts today and are taking a stand against bullying! For more information & resources, visit: pinkshirtday.ca
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Cancer survivors suffer from a variety of symptoms, often resulting in decreased quality of life (QOL). Physical activity is a behaviour that survivors can engage in, in order to regain control over some aspects of their health and increase QOL #IAmAndIWill #WorldCancerDay
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Yoga for Young Adults Affected by Cancer is BACK! This is a FREE online yoga program for young adults affected by cancer and their support persons. The #yoga program is 8 weeks long and classes occur 1x/week. Link for more info/to register: survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/…
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Our #StartHereGetThere summer challenge is underway! We created this challenge bring our community a little bit closer while we are still online. Follow this link bit.ly/32PHrqf for full challenge details - it's not too late to join! #CommunityEngagement #MoveMore
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Excited to be attending #CAPO2020 virtually this week! Join me this afternoon (2:30 PM MST) with @emmacmclaughlin & @benderjack for our symposium on addressing symptom burden among children & AYAs!
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Do you know a cancer survivor? Cancer will impact 1 in 2 Canadians. Exercise is one of the most powerful tools we have to enhance quality of life in cancer survivorship. In Alberta, we are leading the world in building exercise as part of standard cancer care #ExerciseForCancer
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People who are regularly physically active are consistently more productive after seven hours of work than those who aren’t. #ThursdayThoughts Get ahead at work by moving more in the office: participACTION.com/workbette…
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Tired of being tired? Get active so you can Sleep Better. #EverythingGetsBetter when you get active: participACTION.com/sleepbett…
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Tip: write down your physical activity and meal plans for the week to get a routine started that can help you stay healthy during the holiday season. Getting to and maintaining a healthy weight can help you reduce your risk for #cancer. cdc.gov/healthyweight/ #SelfCareSunday
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In the #news: “Any amount of physical activity -- even two minutes' worth -- can add up to huge benefits for your immediate and long-term health,” Read more via @UPI qoo.ly/tg7jn
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