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2024 Presentations
Cardiorespiratory fitness: A predictor of morbidity, mortality and quality of life during retirement
Cardiorespiratory fitness: A predictor of morbidity, mortality and quality of life during retirement
March 13, 2024
Presented by Dr. Pierre Boulay
Numerous studies have demonstrated a strong association between higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness and a reduced risk of mortality from all causes, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other chronic conditions. Moreover, cardiorespiratory fitness has been shown to be comparable or outperform traditional risk factors in terms of health outcomes. The studies are so convincing that in 2016, the American Heart Association advocated the need to recognize cardiorespiratory fitness as a clinical vital sign and the importance to assess cardiorespiratory fitness routinely.
Join this presentation with Dr. Pierre Boulay as he will help you get a better understanding of why VO2max (aerobic capacity) is a clinical vital sign and considered the greatest predictor of lifespan. You don’t have to be an athlete and just a small gain in your cardiorespiratory fitness will improve your chances of walking away from the most common chronic diseases.
La capacité cardiorespiratoire : un prédicteur de la morbidité, mortalité et qualité de vie
Cardiorespiratory fitness: A predictor of morbidity, mortality and quality of life during retirement
March 13, 2024
Presented by Dr. Pierre Boulay
De nombreuses études ont démontré une forte association entre des niveaux élevés la capacité cardiorespiratoire et un risque réduit de mortalité, y compris les maladies cardiovasculaires, le cancer et d’autres affections chroniques. D’ailleurs, il a été démontré que la capacité cardiorespiratoire est comparable ou supérieure aux facteurs de risque traditionnels en termes des résultats en matière de santé. Les études sont si convaincantes qu’en 2016, l’American Heart Association a souligné la nécessité de reconnaître la capacité cardiorespiratoire comme un signe vital clinique et l’importance d’évaluer régulièrement la capacité cardiorespiratoire.
Cette présentation avec Dr. Pierre Boulay vous aidera à mieux comprendre pourquoi la VO2max (c.-à-d. la quantité maximale d’oxygène que vous pouvez utiliser à un moment donné) est un signe vital clinique et est considérée comme le meilleur prédicteur de la durée de vie. Il n’est pas nécessaire d’être un athlète et il suffit d’améliorer légèrement sa capacité cardiorespiratoire pour augmenter ses chances d’échapper aux maladies chroniques les plus courantes.
Women's heat and cold safety: How we differ from men and why it matters
Women's heat and cold safety: How we differ from men and why it matters
February 22, 2024
Presented by Dr. Kelli King and Caroline Maloney
Older adults are at an elevated risk for heat and cold-related injuries. During heatwaves, women in particular succumb to heat-related deaths more often than men, highlighting the importance of investigating differences in heat dissipation between men and women. For example, women experience an overall 5% decrease in heat loss compared to men. Similarly, physiological differences in heat producing and heat conserving mechanisms between men and women may exacerbate the risk of women developing cold injury. This webinar will provide a detailed review of the contrasting responses between men and women during a heat or cold exposure, and discuss the differences in sweating, shivering, behavioral thermoregulation, and the effect of hormones.
2023 Presentations
Beach day or deadly heat wave?
May 18, 2023
Presented by Dr. Glen Kenny, Dr. Robert Meade, and Emma McCourt (MSc)
Dr. Kenny and team provide a presentation on heat mitigation strategies and tips to keep healthy and well during hot summer days. In partnership with Health Canada, Dr. Kenny's team at the HEPRU has conducted groundbreaking research in this area. The team shares the results of the HEPRU’s recent studies, including the development of indoor temperature limits and heat exposure guidelines for older adults. That work will form the basis for new recommendations and messages that will be shared with Canada’s public health partners and the World Health Organization. Learn about innovative approaches to protecting the health of those most vulnerable to extreme heat conditions.
Jour de plage ou vague de chaleur mortelle ?
May 18, 2023
Presented by Dr. Glen Kenny, Emma McCourt (MSc) and Nicholas Goulet (MSc)
La Section de l'Outaouais a le plaisir de vous inviter à visionner gratuitement cette visioconférence "Jour de plage ou vague de chaleur mortelle ? Ce qu'il faut savoir pour lutter contre la chaleur en toute sécurité" qui a été présentée le 18 mai par le Dr. Glen P. Kenny, professeur de l’Université d’Ottawa. La conférence présente les stratégies d'atténuation de la chaleur et les conseils pour préserver la santé et le bien-être des individus et des communautés pendant les chaudes journées d'été et partagera les résultats obtenus par une étude en partenariat avec Santé Canada.
Recreation Association Canoe Camping Club Webinar: Hyper- & Hypo- Thermia
NAFR Webinar: Hot Topic: Lessons from the Deadliest Extreme Heat Event in Canadian History
NAFR Webinar: Hot Topic: Lessons from the Deadliest Extreme Heat Event in Canadian History
March 9, 2023
Presented by Kelli King, Ph.D. Candidate, University of Ottawa
Ottawa experiences a vast range in temperature fluctuations throughout the year which, if proper measures are not taken, can be dangerous for water sports. With an average high of 27°C with 65% relative humidity during the summer and an average low of -15°C during the winter, there is a year-round risk for hyperthermia (a rise in body temperature) or hypothermia (a decrease in body temperature). In this seminar, we will review the environmental considerations when kayaking and canoeing. This will include a detailed review of the physiological responses during cold and heat exposure (from the whole body to tissue level), preventative measures to avoid cold or heat injuries, as well as what to do during emergency situations (e.g., to swim or not to swim if stranded in cold water, addressing hypothermia and hyperthermia). Kelli is a 4th year doctoral candidate in human physiology at the University of Ottawa under the supervision of Dr. Glen Kenny. Her research specializes in the environmental impact on humans (including heat, cold, and altitude) from the cellular to whole body level with an emphasis in populations considered to be vulnerable to environmental extremes. Kelli’s doctoral thesis is examining the cellular protection mechanisms of autophagy and cold shock proteins in young and older adults in response to acute and repeated exposures to cold water immersion.
NAFR Webinar: Hot Topic: Lessons from the Deadliest Extreme Heat Event in Canadian History
NAFR Webinar: Hot Topic: Lessons from the Deadliest Extreme Heat Event in Canadian History
NAFR Webinar: Hot Topic: Lessons from the Deadliest Extreme Heat Event in Canadian History
January 26, 2023
Presented by Emily Tetzlaff, Ph.D. Candidate, and Dr. Glen Kenny, Professor, University of Ottawa
In late June-early July 2021, the deadliest weather event in Canadian history occurred – claiming the lives of 619 British Columbians and 66 Albertans. As the Heat Dome evolved over two weeks, over 1,000 daily maximum temperature records were achieved, including over 100 records between 40-50°C. Millions of Canadians from the Canada-US border to the Arctic Circle were affected by the Heat Dome, and thus it is critical to study, reflect and apply the lessons learned from this event. The team at HEPRU have been working in partnership with Health Canada over the past year to conduct a series of analysis on everything from how the media communicated the Heat Dome through news articles and images, how the heat event intersected with other public crises (i.e., COVID-19 pandemic and the Opioid Overdose Crises), and the broader implications to infrastructure, social systems, the environment, and occupational health. The project series lead Emily Tetzlaff (Ph.D. Candidate) and Dr. Glen Kenny (HEPRU Director) will share some of their findings and how this work informs policy and action within the Canadian heat-health preparedness network.
2022 Presentations
NCCEH / CCNSE: Preventing injuries and deaths during extreme heat events
Air Quality & Health Workshop 2022: Extreme Heat Events & Indoor Temperature Limits to Protect Vulne
Air Quality & Health Workshop 2022: Extreme Heat Events & Indoor Temperature Limits to Protect Vulne
June 29, 2022
Presented by
Dr. Sarah Henderson: Scientific Director, BCCDC; Scientific Director, NCCEH
Dr. Glen Kenny: Professor, University of Ottawa
Dr. Robert Meade: Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Ottawa
Air Quality & Health Workshop 2022: Extreme Heat Events & Indoor Temperature Limits to Protect Vulne
Air Quality & Health Workshop 2022: Extreme Heat Events & Indoor Temperature Limits to Protect Vulne
Air Quality & Health Workshop 2022: Extreme Heat Events & Indoor Temperature Limits to Protect Vulne
June 16, 2022
Presented by Dr. Glen Kenny Professor, University of Ottawa
The climate is changing, and the effects that this is having on human health will intensify over the next years. Are Canadian's prepared for the next extreme heat event?
NAFR Ottawa Branch: Summer is around the corner - How to get back into an active routine after a lon
Air Quality & Health Workshop 2022: Extreme Heat Events & Indoor Temperature Limits to Protect Vulne
NAFR Ottawa Branch: Summer is around the corner - How to get back into an active routine after a lon
April 6, 2022
Presented by Dr. Glen Kenny, Professor University of Ottawa
For many, the winter cold and shorter days makes participation in physical activity difficult. While there are many reasons we may lose our motivation to exercise, spring brings new opportunity for engagement in physical activity. In this presentation, we will look at some exercise training tips to get you back into an active routine for the summer period. We also discuss how to exercise safely in the warm summer months. Let’s get moving!
2021 Presentations
NAFR Ottawa Branch: Designing Self-Directed Exercise Programs - Science, Sustainability & Safety
December 1, 2021
Presented by Dr. Glen Kenny, Professor University of Ottawa; Emily Tetzlaff, Ph.D. Candidate; Morgan McManus, M.Sc. Student
This presentation will provide an overview of some of the critical considerations for program design, principles of goal setting, and some practical progress tracking techniques. We will also cover some self-assessment methods for range-of-motion, cardiovascular health and strength, with references provided to age and sex-related fitness standards. Lastly, we will touch on injury prevention and essential features of return-to-activity post-injury, including prioritizing stability and strength decrements. This presentation was designed as an initial introduction to home-based exercise programming and will serve as a primer for future, more specific sessions identified through attendee feedback.
OEH Seminar: Understanding the limits of heat tolerance in vulnerable populations in the face of ris
OEH Seminar: Understanding the limits of heat tolerance in vulnerable populations in the face of ris
OEH Seminar: Understanding the limits of heat tolerance in vulnerable populations in the face of ris
November 25, 2021
Presented by Dr. Glen Kenny, Professor University of Ottawa
Description: By 2050, average summer temperatures in many areas across Canada will exceed 30°C (humidex equivalent exceeding 40°C). This will be paralleled by a near 5-fold increase in the number of extremely hot days from current levels. In response to this threat to population health, we must advance our understanding of the impacts of heat stress so that we can help Canadians adapt to the impacts of rising temperatures, which includes protecting workers in Ontario’s vital industries. In this presentation, we will examine the unique transformational research conducted by the Human and Environmental Research Unit of the University of Ottawa to define the human physiological tolerance to heat stress and how this practice-changing research is used to generate heat protection solutions to safeguard the health and well-being of all Canadians.
NAFR Ottawa Branch: Live, work and play safely in the summer heat
OEH Seminar: Understanding the limits of heat tolerance in vulnerable populations in the face of ris
OEH Seminar: Understanding the limits of heat tolerance in vulnerable populations in the face of ris
October 22, 2021
Presented by Dr. Glen Kenny, Professor University of Ottawa
Hot summer days can put your health at risk, causing heat-related illnesses (e.g., heat-induced fatigue, heat fainting, heat exhaustion and other conditions) that can affect you quickly, and can lead to long-term health problems. They are mainly caused by being over-exposed to extreme heat especially if you are doing too much for your age and physical condition. It is important to take steps to protect yourself. In this presentation, we will discuss how you live, work and play safely in the summer heat and make the most out of summer."
Presentations 2016
Which patients are vulnerable to extreme heat?
June 29, 2016
Presented by Dr. Glen Kenny, Professor University of Ottawa
No matter what your practice, you likely have contact with patients who are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat events. McMaster has designed a free, accredited program to give health care providers the training and tools to better prevent and manage heat-related illnesses.