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Getting outdoors for fitness can be challenging because of harsh weather or smoke-filled air, but there are also psychological factors you might need to consider, according to a U of A expert on sport psychology who says being compassionate with yourself is important no matter what your goals are.

Research by the Ski Like a Girl team brings to light unheard histories of women’s ski jump, the Canadian Birkebeiner and the University of Alberta Varsity Ski Club.

Research by the Ski Like a Girl team brings to light unheard histories of women’s ski jump, the Canadian Birkebeiner and the University of Alberta Varsity Ski Club.

A $2-million gift from Shoppers Drug Mart will support U of A research to improve Albertans’ access to primary care through clinics led by pharmacists.

A $2-million gift from Shoppers Drug Mart will support U of A research to improve Albertans’ access to primary care through clinics led by pharmacists.

U of A marine biologists and colleagues in the western United States teamed up to produce an open-source database that is poised to help uncover how climate affects important fisheries globally.

U of A marine biologists and colleagues in the western United States teamed up to produce an open-source database that is poised to help uncover how climate affects important fisheries globally.

Five subjects offered at the U of A ranked in the top 50 internationally with 12 more in the top 100. These include 15 individual subjects and two broad subject areas.

Five subjects offered at the U of A ranked in the top 50 internationally with 12 more in the top 100. These include 15 individual subjects and two broad subject areas.

People who know more than one language — or learn a new language — may have a better chance of maintaining their cognitive ability late into life or after neurodegenerative conditions, says an expert at the University of Alberta.