by Darin Kachanoski | Dec 17, 2025 | Research
A new Canadian collaboration is exploring how pea protein—a sustainable, plant-based ingredient—can support the health and nutrition of older adults. At the start of July, Protein Industries Canada announced a pilot project with Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) and the...
by Darin Kachanoski | Dec 16, 2025 | Research
At the Wellness Institute, we are committed to providing programs and services that meet our members’ health needs, grounded in the most recent scientific evidence. To help us continue this mission, the Chronic Disease Innovation Centre is launching a new pilot study,...
by Darin Kachanoski | Apr 2, 2025 | Research
Evaluation of an Online Weight Loss & Cardiometabolic Program: A Mixed Methods Study This study was done at Seven Oaks General Hospital. It checked how well the Wellness Institute’s 16-week online program worked. The program was designed to help...
by Karin Whalen | Mar 19, 2025 | Research
The Association between Medical Fitness Facility Attendance and Incident Mental Disorders: A Retrospective Cohort Study of 15,407 Members, Canadian Journal of Public Health, 2024 Exciting Research News: Wellness Institute Members Reap Powerful Health Benefits!...
by Darin Kachanoski | Aug 20, 2024 | Research
Impact of the Medical Fitness Model on Long-Term Health Outcomes in Older Adults: A Retrospective Cohort Study of 3,029 Members, BMC Geriatrics, 2024 A comprehensive new study involving over 90,000 participants has highlighted the profound long-term health...
by Darin Kachanoski | Apr 2, 2024 | Research
Published Research BMC GeriatricsA new study published in BMC Geriatrics 2024 used data from 3029 older adult members who regularly attended the Wellness Institute or the Reh-Fit Centre. Compared to non-members, these members had a lower risk of all-cause mortality...
