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- 5Berry, T. R.
- 4Berry, Tanya R.
- 4Spence, John C.
- 3Kingston, Dawn
- 2Bell, R.
- 56Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), Faculty of
- 56Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), Faculty of/Theses and Dissertations
- 50Alberta Centre for Active Living
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Fall 2016
Depression a disabling chronic illness that crosses borders, cultures, and elements of society. It is well known that there are a number of risk factors for depression including younger age, racial minority status, female sex, presence of substance abuse disorders, chronic illness, and lower...
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The Role of Vitamin D in Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha-Induced Response in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Vitamin D is an important immunomodulator of the immune system and has been suggested to play a role in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Drugs targeting TNF-alpha are effective IBD therapies, and vitamin D has been demonstrated to suppress TNF-alpha as well as work...
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Spring 2002
Alberta Centre for Active Living
Four articles on topics such as the effect of physical activity on fibromyalgia, breast cancer, and osteoporosis. One article also focuses on older Aboriginal women.
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Spring 2016
This dissertation consists of three chapters, each of which can be considered an independent essay. The three essays contribute to labor economics, sports economics, and behavioral economics. The first chapter focuses on pay and performance in a team environment. Working in teams increases...
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Through the Lens of the Youth: Exploring Culturally Relevant Physical Activity with a Northern Aboriginal Community Through Participatory Action Research
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Guided by an overarching participatory action research framework, this research explored physical activity within the sociocultural context of northern Aboriginal communities. I worked in partnership with the Yellowknives Dene First Nation Community Wellness Program in the Northwest Territories,...
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2003
Millar, Wayne, J., Young, T. Kue
"Objectives: This article examines the prevalence and incidence of diabetes among Canadians aged 18 or older and risk factors associated with developing the condition." (as cited in abstract)
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Spring 2016
Depression is a common, recurrent and frequently chronic mental health disorder that has already become one of the leading health-care burdens. Despite the wide clinical application of antidepressants, a significant portion of patients does not benefit sufficiently from the standard medication...
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2014
Pleson, E., Nykiforuk, C., Lee, K., Nieuwendyk, L., Chaddah, A., Schopflocher, D.
As the world’s population ages, there is an increasing need for community environments to support physical activity and social connections for older adults. This exploratory study sought to better understand older adults’ usage and perceptions of community green spaces in Taipei, Taiwan, through...