Health research connects community – UVic News

May 26, 2026

We, as a society, are obsessed with stress. But how much do we really know about how small everyday experiences impact our overall health?

David Almeida, a professor from the Center for Healthy Aging at Penn State University, broke down the surprising science of daily stress and healthy aging at his plenary address at the University of Victoria’s Health Research Day.

The University of Victoria (UVic) Faculty of Health and Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health co-hosted the annual health research symposium on May 1. The sold-out event included more than 30 presenters who explored the conference theme, advancing health through community, culture and change.

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