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People say yes to research for many reasons. Whether you are healthy or have a medical condition, there are opportunities to participate.

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Hip fit: Preventing falls with a physio-guided program

Apr 4, 2022 fall, exercise, participate, older adults
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In the company of robots: Connecting older people at VGH with family

Jan 24, 2022 technology, patient engagement
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Partnering on research for better COPD care

Nov 6, 2021 COPD, patient engagement
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Moved by the science: Novel exercise machine moves lower limbs and gets the heart pumping

Sep 15, 2021 spine, exercise
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Improving knee health one step at a time

Sep 1, 2021 arthritis, joint, mobility
Exploring alternatives for treatment resistant depression
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Exploring alternatives for treatment resistant depression

Mar 5, 2020 brain, mental health, depression
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The beat goes on: Shaping up to curb an irregular heart rhythm

Feb 6, 2020 cardiac, exercise, lifestyle
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Boosting B12 to fight deficiency risk: Researchers study fortified yogurt for better vitamin delivery

Jan 3, 2020 diet, vitamin, cognition
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Under the radar: New imaging tools help researchers study hard-to-diagnose heart attacks in women

Dec 4, 2019 cardiac, women
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The purr-fect companion: Seniors feel less lonely with a robotic pet

Nov 8, 2019 cognition, dementia
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Doing her part to support research into dementia and cognitive impairment

Oct 5, 2019 dementia, cognition, alzheimer, artificial intelligence
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Discovering newfound freedom from an enlarged prostate

Sep 6, 2019 prostate, technology

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