NEUROFITLAB IN THE MEDIA
CBC The National
"Exercise Could Help Prevent Dementia"
Jan 6, 2020
"Exercise may be the best bet to keep dementia at bay."
The Globe and Mail [READ IT HERE]
"Making it easier for people with dementia
to stay physically active"
Dec 1, 2019
"Researchers are still trying to figure out the ideal type, frequency, duration and intensity of exercise for individuals with dementia. But her [Dr. Heisz's] own research suggests it may be possible to prevent or slow the progression of dementia by staying physically active.
The Conversation [READ IT HERE]
"High-intensity exercise improves
memory and wards off dementia "
Nov 27, 2019
Spotlight on research findings of study led by Dr. Jennifer J. Heisz
"it’s never too late to get the brain health benefits of being physically active, but if you are starting late and want to see results fast, our research suggests you may need to increase the intensity of your exercise."
The Globe and Mail [READ IT HERE]
"New study shows the right workout routine
can help fight dementia"
Nov 25, 2019
Spotlight on research findings of study led by Dr. Jennifer J. Heisz
"Even subjects as old as 88 were able to stick with a challenging exercise routine and improve their memory."
The New York Times [READ IT HERE]
"The Right Kind of Exercise May Boost
Memory and Lower Dementia Risk"
Nov 6, 2019
Spotlight on research findings of study led by Dr. Jennifer J. Heisz
"The findings suggest that 'it is not too late' for middle-aged or older people to start exercising and protect their memories"
McMaster University
"Workouts to Remember"
Nov 1, 2019
Spotlight on research findings of study led by Dr. Jennifer J. Heisz
Chicago Tribune [READ IT HERE]
"Intense Workouts May Boost Memory"
Dec 6, 2017
Spotlight on research findings of study led by Dr. Jennifer J. Heisz
"Improvements in this type of memory from exercise might help to explain the previously established link between aerobic exercise and better academic performance"
The New York Times [READ IT HERE]
"Exercise May Enhance the Effects of
Brain Training"
Nov 22, 2017
Spotlight on research findings of study led by Dr. Jennifer J. Heisz
"The study’s findings suggest that exercising both our bodies and minds may provide the greatest boost to our memories."
McMaster Daily News [READ IT HERE]
"McMaster's early researchers earn nearly $1M
in funding"
May 19, 2017
Jennifer Heisz, Assistant Professor, Kinesiology is a 2017 Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation Early Research Award Recipient
Project title: Brain health in aging: Understanding how exercise promotes brain function to reduce the risk of dementia
This award recognizes the best and brightest research talent in Ontario from all disciplines. It helps promising, recently appointed, Ontario researchers build their research teams. Proposals are evaluated on the excellence of the researcher, the quality of the research, the development of research talent, and the strategic value to Ontario.
Los Angeles Times [READ IT HERE]
"Why exercise is the best medicine
for your brain"
May 18, 2017
Expert Opinion by Dr. Jennifer J. Heisz
"We have control over our dementia risk."
RADIO INTERVIEW
CBC Radio - “How short bursts of high-intensity exercise could help your mind as well as your body”
March 2, 2020
Hamilton, ON, Canada
Radio Interview with Dr. Jennifer Heisz, Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology, McMaster University, on "The Current" with Matt Galloway
CBC Radio - “Human Brains are Attracted to Laziness”
September 20, 2018
Hamilton, ON, Canada
Radio Interview with Dr. Jennifer Heisz, Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology, McMaster University, on "Ontario Morning" with Wei Chen
CBC Radio - “Exercise could improve your
high-interference memory”
February 19, 2018
Hamilton, ON, Canada
Radio Interview with Dr. Jennifer Heisz, Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology, McMaster University, on "The Current" with Anna Maria Tremonti
AM 900 CHML - Can High Intensity Training help preserve your memory?
November 23, 2017
Hamilton, ON, Canada
Radio Interview with Dr. Jennifer Heisz, Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology, McMaster University, on the Scott Radley Show.
Roundhouse Radio 98.3 - New Research: Genotype, Exercise & Dementia Risk
January 12, 2017
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Radio Interview with Dr. Barbara Fenesi
Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Kinesiology, McMaster University
AM 900 CHML - Funding for Alzheimer’s Research at McMaster
April 14, 2014
Hamilton, ON, Canada
Radio Interview with Dr. Jennifer Heisz
Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology, McMaster University
Albert Lager Lecture Series
Brain Health and Aging
May 10, 2017
Dr. Jennifer Heisz speaks about the cognitive neuroscience of exercise, where you will learn about cognition and physical activity; how brain signal complexity supports cognition and it changes associated with aging and exercise; and tips for making a permanent lifestyle change towards a healthier brain.
"We see a dramatic increase in memory performance for the high-intensity exercise group, more than in the moderate intensity and control groups."
Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology, McMaster University
Harvard Men's Health Watch [READ IT HERE]
"HIT workouts may boost exercise motivation"
March 1, 2017
Expert Opinion by Dr. Jennifer J. Heisz
"It appears that the stronger you get, the more you enjoy the workout. This may make you more motivated to continue"
CTV News [READ IT HERE]
"Fitness fact check: Which 2016 studies hold up
to scrutiny?"
December 28, 2016
Expert Opinion by Dr. Jennifer J. Heisz
"Jennifer Heisz ... says external reward for exercise is not nearly as powerful as intrinsic reward, which are the internal positive feelings achieved through exercise."
Miami Herald [READ IT HERE]
"This gym isn't just pumping, it's healing hearts"
December 5, 2016
Expert Opinion by Dr. Jennifer J. Heisz
"Exercise tones the stress system and increases resiliency to psychological stressors, whether they are exams, problems at work or financial challenges"
CNN Health [READ IT HERE]
"Forget New Year's; start a summer workout instead"
July 29, 2016
Expert Opinion by Dr. Jennifer J. Heisz
"During her research, she has noticed that exercise patterns fluctuate from season to season in North America."
McMasterUTV
Six Unique Spaces: McMaster Health Crawl
February 1, 2016
"This is the undergrad Kinesiology lab, and we bring all of our undergraduate students into this lab and expose them to research for the first time."
Dr. Jennifer Heisz speaks as representative of the Physical Activity Centre of Excellence (PACE) at McMaster University
Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology, McMaster University
CHCH Evening News
Beating a Cold with Exercise
January 8, 2016
"When you go to the gym to work out or you pump iron or get your heart rate up it causes a little bit of stress in the body, which damages it a little bit which causes a stress response and there is an immune response associated with that.”
Expert opinion by Dr. Jennifer Heisz
Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology, McMaster University
CTV Canada AM
Fitness & Alzheimer's
January 21, 2015
"The most exciting finds were with respect to prevention. We found that older adults that exercise early in life reduce their risk of developing dementia later in life. And physical inactivity is the greatest modifiable risk factor for dementia."
Interview with Dr. Jennifer Heisz
Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology, McMaster University
CHCH Evening News
Canadian Foundation for Innovation and John R. Evans
Leaders Fund Investment
April 14, 2014
CFI-JELF National announcement with Minister Ed Holder at the Physical Activity Centre of Excellence (PACE)
“The decline of cognitive abilities among Canada’s aging population poses a great challenge to our healthcare system, society and economy. With the CFI’s support, my team will have the tools to monitor brain function in new ways that may eventually give clinicians the means they need, whether through exercise or lifestyle changes, to prevent the onset of dementia among their older patients.”
Dr. Jennifer Heisz
Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology, McMaster University
Dr. Jennifer J. Heisz | Associate Professor | Department of Kinesiology | Ivor Wynne Centre, Room E206 | McMaster University | 1280 Main Street West | Hamilton, Ontario L8S4L8