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SeasonActiv Study
Physical Epidemiology Lab
Dr. Katya Herman
Faculty of Kinesiology & Health Studies
University of Regina

E-mail: Season.Activ@uregina.ca
Phone: 306-337-3140

To fill out a contact form click here.

Latest Study News

Regina Leader Post

July 24, 2017 “Our physical activity levels might go as the seasons go: researcher” Read full story.
URegina Feature Article

July 24, 2017 “How physical activity changes with the seasons – and how that affects a person’s health” Read full story.
CBC Morning Edition Interview

Oct 5, 2016 Dr. Herman discusses our lack of knowledge about whether seasonal or weekly variations in physical activity and sedentary behaviour affect health outcomes, and the goals and design of the SeasonActiv study.

Latest News

CJME/CKOM John Gormley Live

Aug 2, 2017 Dr. Herman speaks with John Gormley about recent Satistics Canada data release showing SK now #1 in Canada with obesity rate at 46%, compared to 27% national average.
Regina Leader Post

July 24, 2017 “Our physical activity levels might go as the seasons go: researcher” Read full story.
URegina Feature Article

July 24, 2017 “How physical activity changes with the seasons – and how that affects a person’s health” Read full story.
Prairie Dog Magazine Article

May 25, 2017 “Don’t Just Sit There: Spending every workday in a chair is bad for you? Who knew?” by Gregory Beatty. Read full article here.
MSc Defense

Grad student Michelle Degelman successfully defended her MSc thesis on Dec. 14, 2016! Title: Smoking and Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Using the Bradford Hill Criteria for Causation
CBC Morning Edition Interview

Oct 5, 2016 Dr. Herman discusses our lack of knowledge about whether seasonal or weekly variations in physical activity and sedentary behaviour affect health outcomes, and the goals and design of the SeasonActiv study.
URegina Feature article

July 14, 2016 “New immigrants to Canada less likely to have regular doctor” MSc student Michelle Degelman discusses her research published in Can J Public Health. Read full story.
CBC News Article

Apr 25, 2016 “Being an ‘active couch potato’ just as bad as being inactive: expert. What you are doing the rest of the day is more important that a short span of vigorous activity.” Read full article here.
CBC Morning Edition w Sheila Coles

Apr 25, 2016 Dr. Herman discusses physical activity and sedentary behaviour in kids, including importance of letting kids take risks and play outside unsupervised, and her research on distinction between physical activity vs. sedentary behaviour re: obesity in kids.

For more information

Dr. Katya Herman
Physical Epidemiology Lab
Faculty of Kinesiology & Health Studies
University of Regina

E-mail: Katya.Herman@uregina.ca
Phone: 306-337-3187

To fill out a contact form click here.

Latest Study News

CTV News Interview

Apr 25, 2016 Dr. Herman discusses the Sit-Stand desk study, and the importance of taking breaks in sitting time.
URegina Feature Article

Apr 25, 2016 “Taking a stand for a healthier workplace” Read full story.
Regina Leader Post

Apr 25, 2016 “The key to fewer sick days may be in a sit-stand desk: University of Regina Prof” Read full story.

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Dr. Katya Herman

E-mail: katya.herman@uregina.ca

Phone: 306-337-3187

Fax: 306-585-4854

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