The Active Revolution: the Science of Lifestyle-Based Prevention, Explained Simply!

Description

As part of the Get Moving! exhibition, and in collaboration with the Déclic center, the Museum invites you to an inspiring conference with Dr Jean-Pierre Després, a renowned expert in kinesiology and professor at Université Laval.

Why do our lifestyle habits matter so much? What are the real effects of physical activity on our health? Dr. Després will provide a clear overview of our healthcare system and the rise of chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes. Most importantly, he will offer practical strategies to slow this progression and achieve more sustainable health.

Access to the Get Moving! Temporary Exhibition

In addition to the conference, visitors can explore the Museum’s temporary exhibition starting at 6:00 PM.

About the Speaker

Dr. Després is a professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Université Laval, scientific director of VITAM – Centre for Research on Sustainable Health, and co-holder of the Research Chair in Sustainable Health, funded by the FRQS. His research focuses on obesity, fat distribution, visceral obesity, type 2 diabetes, lipids, lipoproteins, cardiovascular disease, and their prevention through physical activity and a healthy lifestyle.

Over 30 years ago, he was the first to highlight the particular health risks of excess abdominal fat. One of the most cited researchers in his field (804 scientific articles; 61 book chapters; 219,174 citations on Google Scholar; H-index 173), he is also an internationally recognized expert committed to generating knowledge and applying it to improve population health through the promotion of healthy lifestyles.

In 2023, he published a book for the general public, The Active Revolution – From Disease Management to Health Promotion, in which he makes lifestyle science accessible and explains its role in preventing and managing major chronic diseases.

The conference will be moderated by Valérie Borde, science journalist and founder of Centre Déclic, the center of excellence for dialogue between scientists and the public.