Exercise & smoking, friendship and family business
Concordia in the news
Posted on July 31, 2014
Researchers in the news
The scholarly work of Concordia faculty and researchers informs and improves society on many issues that affect our daily lives. Visit the Research section to read news stories involving research at Concordia, or read the most recent items here:
- Research conducted by Grégory Moullec, a postdoctoral researcher affiliated with Concordia’s Department of Exercise Science, in collaboration with colleagues from the University of Montpellier in France, appears in Medicine Plus. Their study investigated how extra exercise can help depressed smokers quit. The research is also featured in Health 24.
- Le Point features an article about International Friendship Day and mentions research conducted by William Bukowski, professor in the Department of Psychology and Director of CRDH. Bukowski’s research found that keeping close friends can have real physiological and psychological benefits. Read about the full study here.
- Today, research by Peter Jaskiewicz, professor in the Department of Management, which suggests that companies in innovative industries should hire non-family CEOs, is being featured as an "Academic Minute" radio segment. Hosted by Lynn Pasquerella, President of Mount Holyoke College, The Academic Minute features a different professor each day, drawing experts from top research institutions. The audio spot is syndicated to over 70 radio stations throughout North America.