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.

Two new PhD research students in health sciences join the IMPACTS Lab team

by Julie Dufresne | September 5, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Welcome to Salma Jemaa and Stéphanie Couturier, both doctoral students in health sciences at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences - Université de Sherbrooke at the Centre de formation médicale du N.-B. They both have previous training in nutrition and...

Welcome back Jeffrey Gaudet

by Julie Dufresne | August 29, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

IMPACTS Lab is pleased to welcome to the team Jeffrey Gaudet, research professional and specialist in the management and analysis of large databases. Jeff holds a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from the Université de Moncton and a Master's degree in Clinical...

MATCH: profiles of physical activity experience during adolescence

by Julie Dufresne | August 28, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

In this publication, Mathieu Belanger and the MATCH team reveal four distinct profiles of physical activity experience during adolescence: Independents (those who progressively seek activities that cater to their pursuit of autonomy); Multitaskers (those who...

A research grant for a study on frailty and physical activity conducted among residents of long term care facilities

by Julie Dufresne | August 27, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Our sincere congratulations to Myles O'Brien, Saïd Mekari, Shirko Ahmadi and Madeline Shivgulam of IMPACTS Lab and their colleagues Eléonor Riesco and Renaud Tremblay for obtaining a grant from the Research Related Support Fund of ResearchNB. In this project, the team...

An article by researcher Myles O’Brien and international colleagues on the negative impacts of a sedentary lifestyle

by Julie Dufresne | August 26, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

In this article from Prof Myles O'Brien and international colleagues, the umbrella review demonstrates the negative impact of sedentary behaviors on cardiovascular disease incidence/mortality, but shows conflicting reports for blood pressure that vary based on the...

Collaboration with international experts leads to publication in Nature Human Behaviour for researcher Saïd Mekari

by Julie Dufresne | August 26, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Congratulations to Prof Saïd Mekari on the publication of this article "Do not underestimate the cognitive benefits of exercise" in the prestigious journal Nature Human Behaviour, in collaboration with a team of renowned international researchers. Prof Mekari is...