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Nous sommes fiers de souligner la présence de plusieurs membres de la Chaire de recherche pour un vieillissement en santé lors de la 13ème édition de la Journée scientifique de l’Axe/Thème et du Centre d’excellence de l’université de Sherbrooke en Diabète, Obésité et Complications cardiovasculaires (DOCC).

Un coup de chapeau particulier à notre étudiant de doctorat René Maréchal qui a présenté les résultats de son projet de recherche par affiche intitulé : « Briser la sédentarité chez les personnes aînées : Bénéfices métaboliques potentiels de deux approches distinctes ». Une belle occasion de partager des connaissances et de faire rayonner les résultats de nos travaux !

Merci à toute l’équipe pour votre engagement envers un vieillissement en santé, et bravo pour votre contribution à l’avancement des savoirs !

De retour de mission au Danemark pour le Ministère des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie du Québec (MRIF) pour faire avancer un enjeu qui nous rassemble tous : le vieillissement en santé.

Eléonor Riesco a représenté le Québec aux côtés Marie-Michèle Lord, Karina Lebel, Kaija Sander, Laurent Tillement et Pascal Beauchesne. Ensemble, ils ont exploré des pistes concrètes de collaboration avec nos partenaires danois, un pays reconnu pour ses initiatives novatrices en matière de vieillissement en santé et de bien-être des aînés.

Cette délégation intersectorielle illustre bien la force du Québec en recherche : l’innovation naît à la croisée des disciplines.

Merci au MRIF pour cette occasion de faire rayonner notre expertise et de renforcer les ponts entre nos communautés scientifiques et sociales.

Félicitations à Adeline Fontvieille qui a obtenu une bourse du Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ), et Laurence Poirier pour l’obtention d’une bourse des Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada (IRSC)!

Nous sommes fiers de souligner le travail remarquable de ces deux chercheures dont les projets ont été sélectionnés pour ces bourses prestigieuses.

Leurs recherches contribueront à faire avancer les connaissances en science de l’activité physique en oncologie, en lien avec les axes de la Chaire de recherche pour un vieillissement en santé

Et bravo à Adeline pour la présentation réussie de sa thèse le 12 mai dernier, une étape marquante dans son parcours doctoral!

Nous sommes fiers de pouvoir compter sur des chercheures aussi passionnées et engagées au sein de notre équipe.

A free exercise program consisting of video capsules offers people aged 65 and over simple, accessible exercises to work on their balance in the comfort of their own home.

Entitled Move-En équilibre, the program is the fruit of a partnership between Isabelle Dionne, researcher at the Research Centre on Aging and professor at the University of Sherbrooke, and Danielle Bouchard, professor at the University of New Brunswick, in collaboration with the Sercovie organization. With the support of the Estrie public health department, twelve exercise sessions have been created to help prevent falls among the elderly.

These capsules are based on the latest scientific data and recommendations for physical activity aimed at preventing falls, and apply concepts supported by several scientific studies to maximize their effects.

The Research Chair in Healthy Aging was well represented at the 28th edition of the congress of the Association Québécoise des Sciences de l'Activité Physique (AQSAP), which brings together students, professionals and researchers interested in the sciences of physical activity.

👏 Several PhD candidates and students were present including, Renaud Tremblay, Laurence Poirier, Jasmine Paquin and Hugo Parent-Roberge.

👏 Other master's students were also there, Catherine Desjardins, Sarah-Eve Lord and Geneviève Marcotte under the supervision of Pre Isabelle Dionne and Éléonor Riesco, co-directors of the Research Chair in Healthy Aging!

Congratulations to Renaud Tremblay and René Maréchal, PhD candidates and students respectively under the supervision of Prof. Isabelle Dionne and Prof. Éléonor Riesco, co-directors of the Research Chair in Healthy Aging!

These two promising student-researchers brilliantly represented our team at the annual conference of the Quebec Network for Research on Aging!

Renaud presented his project on the impact of load and effort intensity in resistance training on blood pressure in aging women.
René shared his work on the importance of interrupting sedentary periods and their beneficial effects on metabolic health.

Once again, congratulations to both of you on the quality of your presentations and your valuable contribution to the advancement of knowledge on healthy aging.

You're cordially invited to join us on May 1, 2025 for the launch of the MOVE En Équilibre program from MOVE50plus, at Sercovie (300 rue du Conseil, room 237, Sherbrooke)!

This innovative program aims to train several essential skills to maintain your balance and reduce the risk of falls in everyday life.

This initiative is part of a Canada-wide study (AAIMS Balance Exercise) in partnership with the University of New Brunswick's ZOOMERS balance program. This project is being carried out in collaboration with Pre. Isabelle Dionne, Co-Director of the Research Chair in Healthy Aging, and benefits from the active participation of the Direction de la Santé publique de l'Estrie in promoting the program.

Come and meet your Sercovie kinesiologists, discover the program and ask all your questions!

For more information: move50plus@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing you there!

Congratulations to Camille Tremblay-Laprise and Catherine Desjardins, two Master's students under the Chair in Research for Healthy Aging, who have been awarded a prestigious CIHR Master's Scholarship!

Under the supervision of Pre. Isabelle Dionne, Catherine is interested in the pleasure perceived during different types of training (traditional weight training, power training and HIIT) in seniors - essential research to better adapt physical activity to the preferences and well-being of this population.

Under the supervision of Pre. Eléonor Riesco, Camille is exploring the hypotensive effect of moderate and high intensity aerobic exercise in patients undergoing treatment for curable cancer with cardiotoxic effects. Her project compares the post-exercise vascular response between continuous and interval exercise.

Two innovative projects that contribute to better cardiovascular health and active aging! Congratulations to both of you on your remarkable work and contagious passion!

Friluftsliv - Or life in the open air
The Research Chair for Healthy Aging - JL Gravel and B Breton Foundation invites you to a series of three interactive presentations on Friluftsliv, the Scandinavian philosophy that celebrates life in the great outdoors!

-Part 1: An inspiring study in which women aged 65 and over reached Everest base camp! A look at ageism and outdoor activities.
-Part Two: The health benefits, challenges and solutions of encouraging seniors to take part in outdoor activities.
-Part Three: A look at the Friluftsliv philosophy and its importance for Nordic countries like Quebec.

Great news! This workshop is part of the Forum plein air du Bas-Saint-Laurent, now offered FREE on April 9 and 10!

The Everest project in Virage magazine! 🏔️

We're delighted to see Project Everest featured in FADOQ's Virage magazine! 🎉 This unique project, which pushes boundaries and challenges ageism, continues to inspire and mobilize. Thanks to Virage for this wonderful showcase.

Great success for our conference on sedentary lifestyles and the “reasons” for physical activity

On February 20, the Research Chair in Healthy Aging was hosted by Sherbrooke's Faubourg Mena'Sen. Our team presented the results of our work on adopting an active lifestyle and reducing sedentary time. 🏃🏽

Over 50 people attended, demonstrating their keen interest in this theme! Many thanks to the Faubourg Men'Sen team, as well as to former doctoral student Katherine Boisvert-Vigneault and doctoral candidate René Maréchal, for their engaging and enriching presentations.

Enthusiasm was high: many questions were asked, underlining the importance of making our research accessible and sharing it with the community.

We look forward to organizing similar events in the near future! Stay tuned!

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At the Cancer Research Institute of the University of Sherbrooke (IRCUS), science is progressing with optimism. 🔬 Discover how IRCUS is pushing the boundaries of cancer screening and treatment to transform lives.

Moreover, Prof. Eléonor Riesco, co-holder of the Research Chair on Healthy Aging, along with several of her students, are working on the benefits of exercise for individuals with cancer. 🏃🏽‍♀️ Check out their work in the publications section of the website!

A big congratulations to all the IRCUS researchers for their inspiring research! 🔰

The Graduate Studies Day (GSD) once again brought together the community of the Faculty of Physical Activity Sciences with great success. 👏
A huge congratulations to the students of the Research Chair on Healthy Aging for their commitment and remarkable contributions to organizing this day. This event highlights each year the importance of research, emerging talent, and the impact of graduate studies in physical activity sciences. 🔬📚
Congratulations to the recipients for their great success! 🎖️✨

Professor Isabelle Dionne, co-holder of the Research Chair for Healthy Aging, and Marie-Noëlle Fontaine share valuable tips for staying fit and preserving muscle mass after the age of 50.

✅ Practical tips:

Prioritize resistance exercises, such as weights or resistance bands, to stimulate your muscles.

Pair it with a diet rich in protein to support recovery and muscle growth.

Don't forget to move daily: consistency is key!

For more information, check out this article published in L'Actualité.

Because it's never too late to take care of your health! 💪

We all know that the new year often rhymes with resolutions . In an article published in "La Presse", Jasmine Paquin, PhD candidate at the Research Chair for Healthy Aging, warns us regarding continuous sport challenges, without taking any breaks. She reminds us of the importance to plan rest days to promote recovery and sustain these physical activity changes in the long term.