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Study finds stress hormones fluctuate with mood during pregnancy
(Medical Xpress) -- While pregnant, women pay particular attention to factors such as diet and exercise to ensure their babies are born healthy and develop normally. New research from the University of Calgary’s Faculty ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 10, 2012 |
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Study identifies a new way brain cells die in Alzheimer's disease
(Medical Xpress) -- A new study challenges conventional thinking about how brain cells die in Alzheimer’s disease. The findings demonstrate a previously unknown mechanism by which the cells die and will help lead researchers ...
Medical research
Jan 20, 2012 |
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Some answers about orthotics: Researchers examine effectiveness of shoe inserts
It's one of those mysteries that has baffled runners and running doctors for decades: Why do orthotics work?
Health
Nov 01, 2011 |
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Infection is an important post-stroke problem
After a stroke the brain tries to protect itself by blocking all inflammation. However, this also makes the patient highly susceptible to infection which can lead to death. Researchers have now discovered the mechanism behind ...
Medical research
Oct 26, 2011 |
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Blocking inflammation could lead to tailored medical treatments
By using a mouse model of inflammation researchers at the University of Calgary have discovered a new class of molecules that can inhibit the recruitment of some white blood cells to sites of inflammation in the body. A provisional ...
Medical research
Sep 19, 2011 |
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Scientists highlight link between stress and appetite
(Medical Xpress) -- Researchers in the Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI) at the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Medicine have uncovered a mechanism by which stress increases food drive in rats. This new discovery, published ...
Neuroscience
Aug 12, 2011 |
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New clues about heart health uncovered by team of biomedical engineer
An engineering school isn’t where you normally hear about advancements that could improve heart health, but researchers at the University of Calgary’s Schulich School of Engineering have used a device that simulates ...
Medical research
Jul 21, 2011 |
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No injury spike in Bantam bodychecking
A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal by University of Calgary Faculty of Kinesiology researcher Dr. Carolyn Emery and colleagues has shown that when bodychecking is introduced into Bantam ice ho ...
Health
Jun 20, 2011 |
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Study finds relationship between chronic illness and depression
(Medical Xpress) -- New research from the Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI), at the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Medicine, shows that adults over the age of 50 with at least one chronic illness (such as migraine) ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jun 14, 2011 |
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When it comes to warm-up, less is more
New study in the Journal of Applied Physiology suggests that low intensity warm-ups enhance athletic performance.
Other
May 27, 2011 |
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Bored? This is anything but tedious
Boredom: Children are quick to distastefully proclaim it and adults are quick to deny it. But University of Calgary Greek and Roman Studies professor Peter Toohey says there is nothing wrong with boredom after all. In fact, ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
May 25, 2011 |
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Gambling problem exposed as access grows
A new paper by University of Calgary psychologist Dr. David Hodgins says the proliferation of gambling opportunities around the world, particularly online, is increasing the visibility of gambling disorders and giving access ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
May 19, 2011 |
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iPhone app can diagnose stroke: study
New research from the University of Calgary's Faculty of Medicine shows that doctors can make a stroke diagnosis using an iPhone application with the same accuracy as a diagnosis at a medical computer workstation. This technology ...
Other
May 09, 2011 |
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Dogs help owners remain active year-round
(Medical Xpress) -- Researchers surveyed 428 Calgarians identified through random sampling, and 115 of these participants indicated owning dogs. Two surveys were completed by all of 428 participants, one in the winter and ...
Health
May 05, 2011 |
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Study sheds light on NHL concussions
A major University of Calgary study of concussions, conducted over seven National Hockey League seasons and led by sports medicine researchers within the Faculty of Kinesiology, indicates that while the rate of injuries leveled ...
Health
Apr 18, 2011 |
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