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Research News

Alberta Heritage Foundation For Medical Research




Cover Story

Stress

We all know what stress feels like - whether it's caused by situations at work, pressures at school, problems at home, family responsibilities, or rocky interpersonal relationships. But what happens in our bodies when we experience stress? Why are some people more vunerable to stress than others? And how can we reduce the effects?

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Features

  • A new superhero in town

    Calcium means much more than strong bones and teeth. Without this element, our bodies simply couldn't function.

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  • Blood flow, aging and the brain

    Blood flow in the brain changes as we age, a fact which may affect our risk of having a stroke.

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  • Investing in people

    Healthcare workers carry heavy burdens-increasing workloads, staff shortages, and high turnover rates. Dr. Greta Cummings proposes that a new style of leadership may help.

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In Every Issue

  • Voices from the community

    From designer diets to disease treatment, nutrigenomics may make us look at food in a whole new way.

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  • At the ForeFront

    Researchers at the University of Alberta have developed a tiny ultrasound device that may help to regrow damaged teeth.

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  • Cool tools

    Take a look at some of the equipment used by AHFMR researchers.

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  • Researchers in the making

    From designer diets to disease treatment, nutrigenomics may make us look at food in a whole new way.

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  • Following Up

    Check in with researchers helping new fathers hone their parenting skills.

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