IMPACTS Lab

The Investigations on mechanisms and predictors of links between physical activities, other behaviors and health trajectories laboratory is located at the Centre de formation médicale du Nouveau-Brunswick in Moncton. Our team of researchers and students is dedicated to developing knowledge about lifestyle habits and health.

Another successful Tri-Agency Grant for Prof Myles O’Brien!

by Julie Dufresne | April 15, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

This 5-year NSERC Discovery Grant project brings together expertise in activity monitor engineering and experimental biology to explore interdisciplinary questions related to sex differences in blood pressure regulation during sedentary postures. This research program...

An Equipment Fund Grant from Research NB for IMPACTS Lab

by Julie Dufresne | April 14, 2025 | funding | 0 Comments

The ResearchNB Equipment Fund is designed to support research infrastructures. This grant will enable the IMPACTS Laboratory to acquire equipment to expand its research and launch innovative new initiatives. Our mission: TO DESCRIBE the factors influencing the...

MPACTS Lab was present at APES + 2025

by Julie Dufresne | April 1, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

This annual event is an opportunity for students from the universities in the region to present their research work in relation to kinesiology, and to foster collaboration within the university community of the four Atlantic provinces. The University of Prince Edward...

Match Results: Body Image and Lifestyle Habits

by Julie Dufresne | March 25, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Over the past few weeks, the MATCH research team has been sharing some of the results of its longitudinal study of young Canadians, conducted since 2011, on its social networks. This series of publications highlights the emotions and attitudes linked to body...

webinar : fragility and cardiovascular disease with Prof Myles O’Brien

by Julie Dufresne | February 11, 2025 | cardiac health, Conference | 0 Comments

Join Professor Myles O'Brien on February 20 to find out more about frailty and cardiovascular disease from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA).

February Heart Month

by Julie Dufresne | February 7, 2025 | cardiac health, education | 0 Comments

HEART MONTH Did you know that cardiovascular disease is the 2nd leading cause of death in Canada? A healthy lifestyle could reduce your risk of developing a cardiovascular disease by up to 66%. Reduce your risk by adopting healthy lifestyle habits: 1) Learn how to...