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Félicitations à Renaud Tremblay et René Maréchal, respectivement candidat et étudiant au doctorat sous la supervision des Pre Isabelle Dionne et Éléonor Riesco, co-détentrices de la Chaire de recherche pour un vieillissement en santé!

Ces deux étudiants-chercheurs prometteurs ont brillamment représenté notre équipe lors de la conférence annuelle du Réseau Québecois de recherche sur le vieillissement!

Renaud a présenté son projet portant sur l’impact l’intensité de charge et d’effort en entrainement contre résistance sur la pression artérielle des femmes vieillissantes.
René a partagé ses travaux portant sur l’importance d’interrompre les périodes de sédentarité et leurs effets bénéfiques sur la santé métabolique.

Encore une fois, félicitations à vous deux pour la qualité de vos présentations et votre précieuse contribution à l’avancement des connaissances en lien avec le vieillissement en santé.

Vous êtes cordialement invités à vous joindre à nous le 1er mai 2025 pour le lancement du programme MOVE En Équilibre de MOVE50plus, à Sercovie (300 rue du Conseil, local 237, Sherbrooke)!

Ce programme novateur vise à entraîner plusieurs aptitudes essentielles pour maintenir votre équilibre et réduire les risques de chute au quotidien.

Cette initiative s’inscrit dans une étude pancanadienne (AAIMS Balance Exercice) en partenariat avec le programme ZOOMERS en équilibre de l’Université du Nouveau-Brunswick. Ce projet est effectué en collaboration avec la Pre. Isabelle Dionne, Codétentrice de la Chaire de Recherche pour un Vieillissement en Santé et bénéficie de la participation active de la Direction de la Santé publique de l'Estrie à la promotion du programme.

Venez rencontrer vos kinésiologues de Sercovie, découvrir le programme et poser toutes vos questions!

Pour plus d’information : move50plus@gmail.com

On vous attend en grand nombre!

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!

#HealthyAging #PhysicalActivity #Sedentary #Research #CommunityEngagement

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.

Congratulations to all of the research teams from Quebec universities who are working hand in hand to advance science and contribute to societal progress. 🙌 The Université de Sherbrooke is a leader in scientific research in the province of Quebec, and our laboratory is no exception.

One of our publications was selected by La Presse Plus as one of the 10 most notable medical research publications of 2024! 🧠💪

In collaboration with McGill University and other universities, our team studied 22 individuals in their fifties who were bedridden for 14 days, half of whom exercised for one hour per day. The active group showed no adverse effects, while those who did not exercise experienced muscle atrophy and a decrease in their cardiovascular and metabolic capacity. To read the scientific article, follow the link: https://karger.com/ger/article/69/11/1284/863007/Impact-of-14-Days-of-Bed-Rest-in-Older-Adults-and

The Research Chair for Healthy Aging is proud to support not only innovative research but also the mobilization of knowledge to inspire positive changes in our society. 🌱📖

Katherine successfully completed her thesis titled: “Les effets à long terme d’un programme d’entraînement supervisé sur la pratique d’activité physique des femmes aînées – Application de la théorie de la salutogenèse.” 💪👵 Her work contributes to the support of an active lifestyle for older women.

Under the supervision of Pre Isabelle Dionne, Co-holder of the Research Chair for an Healthy Aging, and Pre Suzanne Garon, Katherine discovered five personal resources that kinesiologists can use to encourage physical activity among older women! 🧠🏃‍♀️.

Last Friday, Professor Eléonor Riesco, co-holder of the Research Chair on Healthy Aging, along with several students, participated in a training day focused on the theme: Diversification of knowledge transfer approaches. 📚

💡 Considering the mandate of the Research Chair on Healthy Aging, which focuses on knowledge transfer, this day was incredibly enriching. It provided the scientific community with better tools to mobilize knowledge in a more creative and accessible way, particularly through the use of comics. 📖👀

👏Thank you to the Population Aging Unifying Theme of the University of Sherbrooke and the Research Center on Aging (CdRV) for this insightful workshop.

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The Research Chair on Healthy Aging was well represented at CSEP 2024! 🇨🇦🔬

This year, several students from the Chair had the opportunity to present their research findings at the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) conference, held in Montreal. 🎤📊 Congratulations to René Maréchal, Jasmine Paquin, Laurence Poirier, Renaud Tremblay, Sara Plante, Geneviève Marcotte, and Catherine Desjardins for their presentations! The chair is proud to support their success and actively contribute to the transfer of scientific knowledge. 📚

💡 The conference fostered numerous enriching scientific exchanges and opened the door to potential collaborations between researchers across Canada. 🤝🍁

📢 Stay tuned! The results of the research presented will soon be published and disseminated for the benefit of a wider audience! 🤓

Several students, along with alumni from the Research Chair on Healthy Aging, participated in the 1st edition of the Congrès International Francophone en Activité Physique (CIFAP)! 🌍💪

🎙️ Professor Isabelle Dionne was also present as a guest speaker to discuss the importance of physical activity in the prevention and management of chronic diseases. 🏋️‍♀️🩺

🏆 Special congratulations to René Maréchal, who won the best presentation award in the PhD/Post-Doctoral category! 🎉👏

This congress highlights the quality of science in the french community and emphasizes the importance of supporting such initiatives. 🌟 The Research Chair on Healthy Aging is proud to contribute to the advancement of science and knowledge exchange! 📚🤝