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Stroke
Despite decades of study, there are few treatments for this devastating disease. Alberta researchers are studying stroke from many angles to improve stroke prevention, develop better treatments, and enhance recovery.
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Battles in the bowel
When the immune system goes awry it can lead to inflammatory bowel disease.
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Environment and health
Dr. Igor Burstyn's research helps us identify environmental contaminants that are harmful to our health.
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Activating motor circuits in the spine
Dr. Patrick Whelan hopes to improve the rehabilitation of patients with spinal cord injury.
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Voices from the community
Research shows that our health is affected by some things we might not expect.
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Researchers in the making
Zaheed Damani and Kelsey MacLeod learned health promotion strategies while being reporters at CBC radio.
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Following Up
People who have recieved treatment for cancer can benefit from yoga.
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Cool tools
Take a look at some of the equipment used by AHFMR researchers.
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Responding to the reader
Are smoking-related diseases caused by the chemicals or the tobacco in cigarettes?
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